Medieval living history weekend
Step inside medieval life at Corfe Castle with hands-on crafts, castle characters, and the sights, sounds and skills of the past.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Experience medieval life at Corfe Castle as the past comes to life for a special weekend of living history. Explore how the castle once functioned as a bustling home through a range of demonstrations and hands-on experiences. Discover traditional food and cooking, try your hand at historic crafts such as dying, spinning with a distaff, weaving or finger looping, and meet medieval characters sharing stories of life within the castle walls. There will be displays of armour and weapons, textiles, medieval toys and games, a wandering peddler, and demonstrations of everyday skills. With activities for all ages this is a chance to see, hear, smell and try the skills that shaped medieval life. Join us for a weekend that brings Corfe Castle’s medieval household vividly to life.
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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
Please 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. For any accessibility queries please contact us on 01929 481294 or email corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
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