“In the Ballroom” 2026

In 2026, the monthly social gathering “In the Ballroom” will continue to be held on the second Wednesday of each month from March to December with a range of excellent speakers.

These very popular gatherings are held from 2pm – 4pm in the Jury Street Court House ballroom, with a talk or an activity and usually a fun picture-quiz; then tea or coffee and a selection of cakes served by Unlocking Warwick volunteers. There’s plenty of time to chat and make new friends. Entry will be just £3 to include the tea. (Cash on the door, please).

Numbers have to be limited to avoid overcrowding, so guests must book places in advance by dropping in to the Visitor Information Centre, or by calling them on 01926 492212. Or you can email info@visitwarwick.co.uk

You can book up to three months in advance. (If you find you can’t attend, please phone the Visitor Centre to let them know). Here’s the provisional line-up of speakers and activities that are planned for 2026. Sometimes there has to be a change of speaker, so keep an eye on this website if you are particularly keen to hear a specific speaker. 

  • March 11th.  ‘Here Come The Girls’ with Sheila Woolf. A very ‘Special US-UK relationship.
  • April 8th. ‘The Fusilier Museum’s Embroidery Collection’ with Chris Kirby.
  • May 13th.  ‘A Mayoral Year’ with Jackie Darcy. As she ends her year, what did she do and learn about Warwick?
  • June 10th. ‘Musical Genius – Rodgers and Hammerstein’ with Trevor Langley.
  • July 8th. The Warwick Pageant 120 Years On. A Presentation by Unlocking Warwick including the 1906 film.
  • August 12th. ‘The Guy of Warwick Legend’ with Neville Armstrong.
  • September 9th. ‘The Wonders of Bird Migration’ with naturalist Nigel Slater.
  • October 14th. ‘The Street Art of Leamington Spa’  with Paula Fletcher.
  • November 11th. ‘The Spirit of Remembrance on Armistice Day’ with Philip Wilson of the Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum and Andy Milton of the Queen’s Royal Hussars.
  • December 9th. ‘A Christmas Singalong’ with the Singing for Pleasure Community choir led by Jeremy Gibb. Mince pies. Wear your Santa hat. Join in. 

For any changes to the situation, keep your eye on the News and Events pages on this website, or check the ‘What’s On in Warwick’ on the Visit Warwick website.

‘In the Ballroom’ is brought to you by Unlocking Warwick, the Court House volunteer group, on behalf of the Town Council, supported by the Big Lottery Awards For All and The King Henry VIII Endowed Trust.