Bryttania Early Medieval Living History is a passionate living history group dedicated to exploring life in 9th and 10th century England. They specialise in a variety of crafts and are proud to have some of the UK’s finest artisans, along with knowledgeable archaeologists and scholars, as part of their team. Join them as they bring… Continue reading Bryttania Early Medieval Living History
Next train club: Sunday 30th March, 10.30 am-12.30 pm Join us for our fun train club gathering on the last Sunday of every month! It’s a wonderful playground for little builders aged 3 and up, and guess what? It’s FREE with a valid annual pass! While the kids have a blast unleashing their creativity, adults… Continue reading Train club – monthly
Join John Lambton’s 68th Regiment of Foot and experience the Seven Years’ War. As winter arrives, the regiment swaps tents for the warmth of local taverns and homes. They wear British army uniforms and showcase their equipment and drill routines. Feel free to discuss the war or the British army’s role in 18th-century society with… Continue reading John Lambton’s 68th Regiment of Foot
Are you looking for a unique way to learn floristry? Join us for a pumpkin floristry workshop! Jayne from Free Spirit Flowers will teach you how to create an eye-catching pumpkin centre piece, ready to display for Halloween. All tools and materials will be included, along with full tuition! Tickets are £55 each and must be… Continue reading Pumpkin floristry workshop
Would you prefer a magic wand or a legendary sword? On Friday, October 31st, and Saturday, November 1st, you can experience the joy of working with a traditional shave horse to create your own enchanting tool of choice. We have sessions lined up throughout each day, and it’s just £8 per person with an annual pass.… Continue reading Wand making
Stone Carving Course Suitable for complete beginners. You will learn all the traditional stone carving skills to create a beautifully crafted stone carving to take home. Step by step guidance, demonstrations, and individual tuition will be given by Miranda, a professional sculptor and qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience. The stone carving course… Continue reading Stone Carving Course – two day
Wood Carving course On this practical 2 day hands-on wood carving course, you will use traditional wood carving techniques to carve a design in lime wood. No previous experience is required; you will be able to work at your own pace on a range of potential projects suitable for different experience levels. Stage-by-stage instructions and… Continue reading Wood Carving Course – two day
See what daily life was like over a thousand years ago for this chatty bunch of Viking settlers!
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