Life in the Middle Ages
Step back into a world of magic, medicine and myth at Corfe Castle. Meet medieval characters, play authentic medieval games and discover the strange realities of life in the Middle Ages at this immersive, family-friendly event.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Journey back to the Middle Ages at Corfe Castle with this immersive Medieval Life weekend. Meet Nichodemus the physician and his wife Ursula, whose work takes visitors deep into a world where medicine, religion and magic blur into one. Through lively performances and interactive storytelling, discover how people in medieval England understood time, law, money and medicine. Enjoy a programme of engaging live shows throughout the day, including tales of sheriffs and medieval justice, the surprising importance of time and religion, and the frankly bonkers world of mad medieval medicine. Learn who you might turn to when you were ill - a doctor, a wise woman, the church… or something more mysterious. Between shows, drop into the Medieval Games Arena, open all day and packed with hands-on games inspired by the period. From simple challenges to more skill-based games, there’s something for all ages. Perfect for families, history lovers and curious minds, this event brings the sights, stories and strangeness of the medieval world vividly to life, all set against the dramatic ruins of one of England’s most iconic castles.
Event hosted by classroomadventures.co.uk
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
This is a family friendly event
- Meeting point
This event will take place in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle.
- What to bring and wear
Clothing and footwear suitable for exploring a ruined castle.
- Accessibility
This event will take place in the Outer Bailey which has step free access.
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