Saxon Week – 24 May to 1 June
Immerse yourself in the Saxon period this May half term!
Explore our Museum!
- Go on a Saxon themed riddle trail and solve the clues to reveal the hidden Saxon treasure.
- Story Telling and Saxon Myths – Join our storyteller Dawn Nelson for atmospheric tales of Saxon myths and Stories in our Saxon Hall House.
Get hands on!
- Make Saxon inspired crafts.
- Try on some replica Saxon clothing and pose for a Saxon Selfie.
- Take part in a 9 herb charm interactive workshop in our Saxon Hall house,
- Play Saxon themed games.
- Translate your name into Ancient Runes
- Take part in a replica Saxon archaeological dig.
- and be entertained by a Beowulf puppetry performance.
More information on the weeks activities will be added and updated later in the year.
Please note that activities can vary from day to day. You can find out more about the days activities on the day of your visit.
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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.
