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Celebrating the medieval calendar at Brockhampton

Discover a series of displays in the manor house that bring to life the historic traditions of medieval life at Brockhampton.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Inspired by life 600 years ago, you'll discover celebratory displays in the manor house throughout the year, bringing to life the vibrant festivities that would have been part of rural medieval life.

Soak up the atmosphere in Brockhampton's moated medieval manor house and explore these fascinating traditions:

Lent: 5 March - 17 April - Liturgical exhibition

Easter: 12 - 27 April - Spring feast display

May Day: 1 - 5 May - Folklore exhibition

Rogationtide: 24 May - 1 June - Small exhibition

Pentecost: 8 - 14 June - Summer feast display

Lammas Day: 1 - 10 August - Harvest traditions exhibition

Harvest and Michaelmas: 22 - 29 August - Autumn feast display

Hallowtide: 25 October - 2 November - Exhibition

See separate event listing for Christmas celebrations in the manor house.

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Orchard odyssey half term trail 

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26 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 6 other dates or times
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Family dragon craft activity 

Celebrate 600 years of Brockhampton by creating your own Rogationtide dragon.

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on
26 May 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
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Orchard talks with the rangers 

Find out more about Brockhampton's orchards and how to care for your own fruit trees on the first Wednesday of each month.

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on
4 Jun to 3 Dec 2025
at
12:00 to 13:00
+ 6 other dates or times
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Bygonz musical performance 

Celebrate 600 years of Brockhampton and listen to the Bygonz perform traditional medieval music outside the manor house.

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12 Jun to 12 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 3 other dates or times