Governors' Area

Charles Worth Celebration - Bourne

Published: 8th October 2025

On October 11th, 2025, Bourne will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of Charles Frederick Worth,  the "father of haute couture," with a range of events, including the "Walking with Worth" tour, the "Worth 200 Lectures," and an event called "WORTH IT!" at the Darby and Joan Hall. The celebrations are part of a wider Worth 200 weekend designed to commemorate his birth and explore his legacy through talks, workshops, tours, and performances. 

There will also be the opportunity to see the fabulous work created by our children on display in the Red Hall!

Please see a list of the free events planned for this weekend above.

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