Experience the Iron Age
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.
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.
Taith Tywys Cymraeg (addas i ddysgwyr)
Saturday 6 September 11am and Friday 3 October 3pm
Although we can provide our sessions bilingually, these sessions are aimed at visitors who would like their experience entirely through the medium of Welsh. These sessions are also suitable for those who are learning Welsh. Normal admission applies.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Druid Magic (Age 7+)
Tuesday 28 October, 11am, 1pm, and 2.30pm
Druids of Iron Age Britain were knowledgeable, wise, and secretive. Join a hands-on session to lean some of their secrets, including fire lighting, bread making and face painting. Ages 7 plus. £7 per child plus normal admission. Booking Essential.
Fun in the Fort
Wednesday 29 October, from 11am
Try a variety of hands-on prehistoric activities including, enquire at reception upon arrival to find out what sessions will be running during your visit. Additional fee applies plus normal admission.
Discovery Day
Thursday 30 October, from 11am
Each Thursday of the school holidays there will be a chance to explore a one of a variety themes or time periods through a different hands-on activity each week. Additional fee applies plus normal admission.
Haunted Henllys Trail
Saturday 25 October – Sunday 2 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!
SPECIAL EVENTS
Ancient Textiles Workshop
Sunday 14 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.
£35 per person (includes admission to the Iron Age Village and all materials). Tickets non-refundable. Places limited to six per session. Suitable for children over 12 years old accompanied by a paying adult.
Home Education Day – Iron Age
Friday 19 September 10.30am-2pm
A chance for home education families and groups to experience the school’s program at Castell Henllys. Pupils will be taken back in time for a session led by our costumed interpreters. Our school’s program is designed for KS2 and is aimed at children aged 7-11 and older children are welcome to attend with younger siblings.
£8 per child. Includes one free adult admission per family group.
Saturday 11 October 1pm-4pm
Learn the basic techniques needed to create your own yarn from fleece. A relaxed half day introduction to spinning wool using a drop spindle.
All materials and tuition included. Suitable for children over 12 years old accompanied by a paying adult. Booking Essential, tickets non-refundable £25 per person, includes admission to the Iron Age Village .
Samhain/Noson Calan Gaeaf
Friday 31 October 10am-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.
£10.50 Adult, £8.50 Child, £33.75 Family (2+2 or 1+3). All activities included in entry price. No booking required.
Winter Solstice
Sunday 21 December 11am-3.30pm
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!
£10.50 Adult, £8.50 Child, £33.75 Family (2+2 or 1+3). All activities included in entry price.
