Meet costumed re-enactors
Meet costumed re-enactors and experience the sights, stories and skills of medieval monastic life.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Meet costumed re-enactors and enjoy demonstrations and workshops inspired by illuminated manuscripts, bringing the stories, skills and creativity of the medieval monastic community to life.
The re-enactors will move across the estate so please ask the visitor welcome team for their location on the day.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
There are hard-standing paths around the estate and level access from the West Gate entrance. There are some slopes, including a hill with 15-20% gradient between the Visitor Centre and the abbey. Access to the abbey is across a level grassy green. When the grass is particularly wet this can be impassable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams.
- Meeting point
The re-enactors will move across the estate so please ask the visitor welcome team for their location on the day.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear study shoes as there are areas of uneven ground and we are an outdoor site. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
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