5 Aug - 8 Aug
Various
Did you know that 1066 marked a monumental turning point in European history?
It’s true! The year signaled the end of the Anglo-Saxon rule in England and welcomed the Normans. Imagine the scene: 14th October, 1066—The Battle of Hastings! King Harold II met his fate, and William the Conqueror claimed the crown. This iconic clash changed the course of England’s future and sent waves throughout Europe.
We’ve got a 1066 Living History Week at Murton Park from 5th and 8th August. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Our 1066 Living History Day will take place in the Viking village and include:
- Kit and weapon demonstration
- Demonstration of the Dooms Day book
- Making a castle out of giant Lego bricks and use a trebuchet to knock it over
- See the archer prepare his craft
- The story of the Battle of Hastings told by Skalla the Skald
Take part in an optional activity:
Make a Nine Men’s Morris game for £3 per person with park admission.
Enjoy a story in the Long House.
FREE with park admission.
Create a 1066 design (or one of your own!) and we’ll make it into a badge for you.
50p per badge with park admission.
Decorate your very own body armour for £3 per person with park admission.
