Experience the Iron Age  

Your ancient adventure awaits!

Come and visit our Iron Age village where you will meet friendly members of our tribe (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.

Iron Age roundhouses at Castell Henllys Iron Age Village

 

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Discover Archaeology

Saturday 25 July, 10am-5pm

Excavations at Castell Henllys

Discover what it takes to be an archaeologist! Find out how sites are found, excavated, and protected. Handle replica items and archaeological material from our collection and meet the archaeologists who look after Pembrokeshire’s past and find out more about what they do.

For those wanting to get hands-on there will be a children’s excavation experience to take part in.

Normal admission applies, additional charge for some activities.

Access: step-free, uneven surfaces.

Language: English-led with some Welsh

 

Lughnasadh – Daytime celebration

Saturday 1 August 11am – 4.30pm

A woman in Iron Age costume pours beer at the foot of a large straw man

The start of the harvest has come, and the villagers are celebrating. Take part by trying some hands-on activities or listening to ancient tales. In the afternoon, at 2.30pm there will be the opportunity to join in with the games and celebrations.

£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

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Calan Awst – Evening Performance 

Wednesday 5 August 7pm

Man breathing fire

As the harvest begins, we join together to celebrate. There will be live music from MWSOG, creating a magical spellbinding atmosphere, before a spectacular fire performance and the ignition of our wicker man. Recommended ages 4+, please bring a rug or chair and clothing suitable for an outside performance.

Prices £22 Adult, £20 Child, £70 Family (2+2 or 1+3). Booking Essential.

Access: step-free, uneven surfaces.

Language: bilingual Welsh/English

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