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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Experience the Iron Age
30 March – 1 November
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.
FAMILY ACTIVITES
Spring trail
Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April
The winter fades, and the time of new beginnings has arrived. Find the signs of spring throughout the woods. Take a photo or write them down to claim your prize.
£2 plus normal admission.
Tales and Crafts with Hedydd Hughes
Wednesday 1 April and Wednesday 8 April, 11am-3.30pm
Local storyteller Hedydd Hughes will be sharing Welsh tales, stories from Pembrokeshire past, and myths from further afield. She will also be doing a drop in craft session between the stories. All will take place beside a crackling fire inside our Iron Age round house.
Suitable for all ages.
Site entry cost applies. No booking required.
Access: step-free, uneven surfaces.
Language: bilingual Welsh/English
SPECIAL EVENTS
Biofluorescent Night Walk
Thursday 2 April, 19.30-21.30
Join our rangers for an after dark walk exploring the magical world of biofluorescence in the Spring woodland at Castell Henllys. Using UV torches, we will discover the vibrant, colourful display of lichens, plants and insects at this time of year. This event will be delivered in English, but can also be delivered in Welsh if there is sufficient demand.
UV torches and glasses provided
£15 per person
Suitable for adults and children (age 8+)
Booking essential.
Calan Mai – Beltane
Saturday 2 May 11am-4.30pm
Celebrate the return of summer at the ancient festival of Beltane, also known as Calan Mai. Make some seasonal crafts or join in with our hands on activities. Gather by the fireside to be entertained by tales of old before joining the ceremony around the bonfire at 3pm (weather permitting) to banish away the winter.
£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
Family Spinning Workshop
Saturday 23 May 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. Includes Admission to the Iron Age Village.
Roman Invasion
Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May, 10am-5pm
Fresh from their conquest of Anglesey, Roman soldiers of the Legio VIII Augusta MGV have come to Castell Henllys to complete their occupation of Wales! Come and find out about the Roman legions’ way of life. Booking Recommended.
£12.50 Adult, £10.50 Child, £40.75 Family (2+2 or 1+3). All activities included in entry price.
Access: step-free, uneven surfaces.
Language: English
Sustainable Living Day
Sunday 7 June, 10am-5pm
Get involved and be inspired by the Great Big Green Week at Castell Henllys. Discover how our Ancestors lived with nature and learn what you can do now to help improve our planet. Get hands on with Iron Age Building, learn how to spin yarn from fleece or have a go at some sustainable or natural crafts.
Normal admission applies, small additional charge for some activities.
Access: step-free, uneven surfaces.
Language: English.
Summer Solstice
Sunday 21 June 11.00am – 4.30pm
Join us to celebrate the longest day and midsummer. Make some seasonal crafts or join in with our hands on activities. Take part in a foraging walk and join in with the ceremony around the bonfire at 3pm (weather permitting).
£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
