Exhibitions and Events

Exhibitions

‘Editing D.H. Lawrence’

2 February until 27 May 2023

Lawrence is an iconic figure in English literature, but also one of the most controversial.

He struggled with publishers throughout his career to express himself in the form he wanted. 

This exhibition will trace the ways in which the Eastwood born writer found his writing amended and censored and how he found innovative ways to respond to this.

The exhibition is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from 10am till 4pm at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum, 8a Victoria St, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3AW.

Exhibit in our space

We host a programme of changing exhibitions in our Gallery Space.  We love to promote our local community so if your group has an exhibition that you think would work well in our Gallery Space please contact us.

Events

Our annual events programme includes Gin and Gaslight events, the D.H. Lawrence Festival, wellbeing walks, workshops and much more.

Meet the Curator

11.00am until 2.00pm on Saturday 18 March

Delve even deeper into Lawrence's journey into print with a unique insight from Dr Andrew Harrison, who curated the ‘Editing D.H. Lawrence’ exhibition which is currently on display in the museum.

Dr Harrison will give his insight into Lawrence and the challenges of censorship, negotiations with publishers, editorial changes and private publication and design.

If you have been considering visiting the museum, then this is the perfect time, with admission to the museum completely free on the day of the event.

Gin and Gaslight

Friday 14 April at 7.00pm.

A gin tasting experience with a difference will be on offer in Eastwood this April, as the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum’s Gin and Gaslight events return for 2023.

The next event, on Friday 14 April will give guests a taste of Victorian decadence, with a chance to learn about and sample five gins, whilst experiencing this award-winning museum at night.

On arrival guests will be greeted by their Victorian hosts with an aperitif, before taking in the magic of the museum and its historic rooms and exhibitions by gas light. 

The gin tasting will then begin, learning all about their history and flavour profiles.

This is a popular, intimate event so spaces are limited. Tickets are £15 plus a small booking fee and can be booked online via event brite (Opens in a new window).

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Wellbeing Walks

We offer a programme of monthly Wellbeing Walks focused on getting an hour of fresh air, exploring the local area and meeting people. On the walks you can enjoy Broxtowe’s beautiful countryside, whilst learning about local heritage, and of course, D.H. Lawrence.

The walks are organised by the D.H Lawrence Birthplace Museum in conjunction with LLeisure and the 2023 will begin in February. Walks take place on the first Tuesday of each month, meeting at 10.00am at the Birthplace Museum on Victoria Street, Eastwood.

2023 dates are as follows:

• 7 February
• 7 March
• 4 April
• 2 May
• 6 June
• 4 July 
• 8 August
• 5 September
• 3 October
• 7 November
• 5 December

Coming soon

• Further Gin and Gaslight event dates
• Easter activities
• D.H. Lawrence Festival