Twelfth Night Celebration Meal
On Sunday, 5 January we will be celebrating Twelfth Night in our Bayleaf Farmstead.
See the house come to life as our interpretation team will spend the morning getting the house ready for their annual celebration.
Watch as food is prepared in Winkhurst Kitchen, the table till be set in Bayleaf and other members of the household will be demonstrating some essential work that they may have carried out.
With Twelfth Night being the pinnacle of the 12 days of Christmas and the Eve of Epiphany, they will be celebrating the coming of the Magi to bring gifts to Jesus. The meal will take place at around 1pm, with the whole household joining together at the two tables in the Hall. There will also be some jollity after, envoking the Lord of Misrule, as whoever finds a token in their price of the cake will be able to order the others around, whether they be Master or Servant!
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.
