See the Museum's buildings decorated for Christmas, listen to choirs, do a bit of shopping, take part in some crafts, see the festive ponies and more.

Join us for our special Wild About Wool knitting event and discover different types of textile crafts.

Discover the fascinating traditions of our farming history. Learn about apple pressing and traditional crafts.

Watch Viking re-enactments and battles. Get involved in games, music, storytelling and fun activities from the Viking Age. Then join us to watch as the raid unfolds and see who wins in the battle between the Vicious Vikings and the Christian forces of Wessex.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about the less savoury aspects of Victorian life in a fun, family-friendly environment with the ‘Ragged Victorians'!

Watch multiple re-enactment groups depicting different wartime periods throughout Britain's history. Visit the living history camps and watch a variety of displays from across the nation's history.

Join us this August for a unique look into the lives of two cousins who became Regnant Queens … and rivals!

Discover the trials and tribulations of being a female ruler in 16th Century Britain and discover how their lives became inextricably linked.

We are hosting a special weekend showcasing heritage craft demonstrations. Visitors will have the opportunity to step back in time and witness traditional crafts in action, including blacksmithing, flint knapping, bucket making and more.

The Classic Vehicle Show is back and it promises to be a weekend filled with nostalgia and excitement. Whether you're a car enthusiast, a motorcycle lover, or simply appreciate the beauty of classic vehicles, this event is not to be missed.

Step into a world of knights in shining armor and witness displays of incredible skill and horsemanship. Be captivated by the bravery and agility of these armoured knights as they engage in thrilling jousting battles.

Watch spectacular displays and thrill at the musket, cavalry, and artillery displays that will transport you to the heart of Napoleonic warfare. Feel the ground shake as cannons roar, horses charge, and muskets fire. Discover the untold stories of the men and women behind the armies – the unsung heroes who kept them fed, clothed, marching, and loved.

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient Rome as you cheer for your favorite gladiator and witness their incredible skills and bravery. Marvel at the strategies, strength, and agility displayed by these skilled warriors.

Be transported back in time to the Elizabethan era, and have an insight into the lives and festivities of that period. There will be music and dancing and a display of firepower. Soldiers will lead new recruits (the audience!) in a military drill, and there will be a display of fine swordsmanship. In between, you can explore the encampment and see what is being eaten, drunk, made and mended.

Join us on St George's Day to celebrate the legend of St George and the Dragon! Prepare to be captivated and entertained by a magnificent mounted masquerade, as we bring to life the thrilling tale of good versus evil, filled with chaos, mythology, enigmatic characters, epic battles, and a touch of romance. And, of course, there will be a fearsome dragon!