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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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6 May to 18 May 2025
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Orchard talks with the rangers 

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on
7 May to 3 Dec 2025
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12:00 to 13:00
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Conservation in action: labours of the month 

See hands-on conservation demonstrations inspired by 'labours of the month' - the seasonal tasks of everyday working people as depicted in medieval calendars.

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on
22 May to 29 Dec 2025
at
11:30 to 13:00
+ 7 other dates or times
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Orchard odyssey half term trail 

This interactive trail invites young explorers to wander through our orchard, where they will learn about the fascinating world of trees, plants and pollinating insects.

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on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
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10:00 to 16:30
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