Feast Day of St Margaret the Virgin

Margaret (of Antioch) was the usual Christian young woman who was forced to marry a pagan, refused, was tortured and martyred, during the Persecutions of Diocletian in the early 4th century. Apparently she is the patron saint of pregnant women, maids, kidney sufferers and against diabolical infestations.

This was also the Feast Day of St Wilgefortis, who was forced to marry a pagan prince and grew a beard overnight to try and deter him. She ended up crucified. She is an early Saxon saint that lost her sainthood in church reforms but was still venerated in the 16th century.

On this day you can see the Museum interpretation team as they prepare and celebrate a meal across the Bayleaf Farmstead. Demonstrations will show how members of the household would have different tasks to carry out in the preparations and then you can see them sit down to enjoy their meal.

You will be welcome to ask the team about their work, what they are doing (and why) and chat with them as they enjoy their hard work.

Please note: This is not an event weekend, just an opportunity to see a special additional demonstration at the Museum over this weekend.

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Information for Visitors

The Museum’s 40 acres site, historic gardens and buildings are fascinating places to learn about rural history. Visitors can purchase grain from the Museum shop and feed the hungry ducks on the mill pond. Whilst enjoying the great outdoors and fresh air, look out for our working animals, which can include the Heavy Horses, Sheep and Ducks. There are a number of lovely woodland trails, including a woodland play area for children to explore.

Why not enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch at our waterside café?  Visitors can also bring a picnic as there are plenty of picnic areas available on site.  Takeaway refreshments will also be available from our seasonal Shepherd’s Huts located around the Museum.

Dogs on short leads are welcome and there is ample free parking. Please note that the Museum is a no-smoking site. Visitors with access needs are advised to read our accessibility page in advance of their visit.

All activities are subject to change.