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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