Experience the Iron Age
Saturday 10 February to Sunday 18 February 10am – 3pm
Your ancient adventure awaits!
Come and visit our Iron Age Village where you will meet friendly members of our tribe (10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm) 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 12 noon.
Experience the Iron Age Quiet Morning
Sunday 11 February and Sunday 18 February 10am-12 noon
Experience the Iron Age with no loud or noisy activities or demonstrations. Normal admission applies.
Family Activities
Fun in the Fort
Tuesdays and Thursdays during School Holidays 11.00am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Try a variety of hands-on prehistoric activities, enquire at reception upon arrival to find out what sessions will be running during your visit. Additional fee applies plus normal admission.
Druid Magic
Wednesday 14 February 11am
Druids of Iron Age Britain were knowledgeable, wise, and secretive. Join a hands-on session to learn some of their secrets, including fire lighting, bread making and face painting. Ages 6+. £7 per child plus normal admission.
Special Events
Wonders of the Night Sky
Wednesday 14 February 6.15pm – 7.45pm
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is one of the best places to enjoy the tranquillity and starry skies, but have you ever wondered what our ancestors might have thought of the night sky glistening with stars?
As we celebrate the Welsh Dark Sky Week, gather around the warmth of the fire in a roundhouse at Castell Henllys and listen to storyteller Alice Courvoisier as she explores various constellations and enlightens us with tales, myths and legends from different cultural traditions. Weather permitting, there will be an opportunity to admire the night sky and identify some of the constellations after the storytelling session.
Please dress warmly. Bring a torch and binoculars. Age 7+. Children (7-16) must be supervised by an adult. Booking essential. £8 per person.
Home Education Day – Iron Age
Wednesday 28 February 10.30am – 2pm
A chance for home schooling families and groups to experience the Schools Programme at Castell Henllys. Pupils will be taken back in time for a session led by our costumed interpreters. Our Schools Programme is designed for KS2 and is aimed at children aged 7-11. Older children are welcome to attend with younger siblings.
£6 per child. Includes one free adult admission per family group.
