Experience the Iron Age
Monday 30 March – Sunday 1 November
Your ancient adventure awaits!
Come and visit our Iron Age village where you will meet friendly members of our tribe (between 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm) who will tell you all about life in the Iron Age. You will have the opportunity to have a go with a slingshot (weather permitting), watch a demonstration of an ancient craft or skill and be painted with beautiful blue patterns. A guided tour of the village is also included in your admission fee at 11.30am and 2.30pm.
Please note the Villagers will be having lunch between 1pm-2pm.
Experience the Iron Age Quiet Morning
Every Sunday, 10am-12pm
Experience the Iron Age with no loud or noisy activities or demonstrations. Normal admission applies.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Haunted Henllys Trail
Saturday 24 October – Sunday 1 November
The Veil between this world and the next is at its thinnest and the ghosts and monsters have started to come out! Walk the woods, and hunt for the spirits and monsters that have appeared. Capture their image or write down their names to claim a prize!
£2 per child
Samhain/Noson Calan Gaeaf
Saturday 31 October 11am-4pm
As the days become shorter and winter draws closer, join the villages as they celebrate Noson Calan Gaeaf. Enjoy hands on activities and storytelling before gathering around the fire for the afternoon celebration at 3pm.
£11 Adult, £9 Child, £35.50 Family (2+2 or 1+3). All activities included in entry price. Booking Recommended.
Access: step-free, uneven surfaces.
Language: English-led with some Welsh
Winter Solstice
Monday 21 December 11am-3pm
The shortest day is here. Celebrate by trying some festive crafts or listening to stories by the fireside.
As the day draws an end, we will light the bonfire (weather permitting) and there will be a chance to meet the Mari Lwyd!
£11 Adult, £9 Child, £35.50 Family (2+2 or 1+3). All activities included in entry price. Booking Essential.
Access: step-free, uneven surfaces.
Language: English-led with some Welsh.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Ancient Textiles Workshop
Saturday 12 September, 11am-4pm
Learn the textile techniques of our ancestors to create your own piece of prehistoric textile. During this workshop you will be introduced to the basics of spinning, weaving and dyeing.
£45 per person (includes admission to the Iron Age Village and all materials). Tickets non-refundable. Places limited to six per session. Suitable for children age12+ Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets non-refundable. This workshop will be delivered in English.
Family Spinning Workshop
Sunday 25 October, 11am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3pm
Learn the basic techniques needed to create your own yarn from fleece. A relaxed 1.5 hour introduction to spinning wool using a drop spindle suitable for families. This workshop will be delivered in English.
All materials and tuition included. Suitable for children over 6 years old accompanied by a paying adult. Booking Essential, tickets non-refundable. £18 adult £16 child
