Prehistory Week - Murton Park
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Prehistory Week

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29 Jul - 1 Aug
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Stoneage manExplore what life was like for our distant ancestors during our Prehistory Week, running from 29th July to 1st August!

Our Prehistoric village will be your backdrop for our Living History Day on Thursday, 31st July, when you can learn about early societies and their daily life courtesy of our Living History Interpreters. There’ll also be craft activities and storytelling during the week.

Did you know that park admission gives you 12 months of entry? Book yours here!

Here’s what we’ll be up to during Prehistory Week:

BADGE MAKING: Tuesday 29th July, 10.30am-12.30pm

Create a prehistoric design (or one of your own!) and we’ll make it into a badge for you.

50p per person with an park admission (payable on the day).

LIVING HISTORY DAY: Thursday 31st July, 11am-3pm

Take part in a Prehistory Living History Day on the prehistoric Village. The day will include:

  • A bronze casting demonstration
  • A demonstration using ink pigments (cave painting)
  • Help build a henge out of giant Lego bricks
  • Weaving demonstration
  • Have a go at archaeology

Free with an park admission.

Optional wheel braiding at £1 per person with park admission (payable on the day).

CRAFT ACTIVITY: Friday 1st August, 10.30am-12.30pm

Make a prehistoric necklace or bracelet to take home.

£3 per person with park admission.

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Summer at Murton Park

19 Jul - 31 Aug
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Roman Week

Our 1st century Roman fort will be the backdrop to Roman Week between Tuesday 22nd and Friday 25th July with plenty of activities to enjoy!
22 Jul - 25 Jul
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1066 Week

We're all about history at Murton Park and we've got a 1066 Week from 5th and 8th August with lots of fun activities.
5 Aug - 8 Aug
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Home Front Week

The theme between Tues, 12th and Fri, 15th August is Home Front and we'll celebrate VE 80 on 15th Aug with an end-of-war Living History Day.
12 Aug - 15 Aug
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Viking Week

It's Viking week at Murton Park between Tuesday 19th and Friday 22nd August and there's plenty of activities to keep you busy!
19 Aug - 22 Aug
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