A shop area sells a selection of heritage gifts, books, games and postcards. The centre s gallery space hosts a variety of exhibitions, either as part of national tours or curated in-house from the Council s archives. Community projects tie in with many exhibitions and the meeting room acts as a popular venue for groups and societies. School visits are welcomed and teachers packs are available on request Holiday times see a programme of varied activities based on heritage themes, with traditional games, dressing-up days and washday blues events always popular. Workshops and projects set around current exhibitions provide further opportunities for holiday fun.
Activities are either free or else carry only a modest charge to cover the cost of materials.