culture
Pilgrimage to Walsingham for Feast of the Annunciation
To celebrate the launch of the new book London to Walsingham Camino, a special and exciting walking pilgrimage which takes in the last stages of the Camino has been arranged for pilgrims to participate in. A great opportunity to participate in a walking pilgrimage with an experienced guide which involves treading one of the ancient and newly re-established pilgrimage routes to Walsingham.
Coptic Book Binding Workshop at Ely Museum
Join us for a fantastic Coptic Book Binding Workshop at Ely Museum with Helen Handmade Books
Whitestown Viking Fest 2023
Whitestown’s annual Viking Fest is right around the mead barrel, happening April 28th-30th!
Midgard Viking Festival 2023
Midgard Viking Festival will be coming back to Arlington in 2023 - September 9th and 10th 2023 at River Meadows Park.
Battle of Shrewsbury 2023: 620 Years Anniversary
Over the anniversary week of the Battle of Shrewsbury, we travel back to medieval Shropshire to see the sights and sounds of every life leading up to the battle. During this great family day out you will get to see knights in armour and archers preparing for battle, living history including traditional crafts and cookery. With many activities to try your hand at throughout the day and many skills that can be used today.
Soulton Long Barrow Public Open Day
Our Open Day is an opportunity to discover how the long barrow serves community at a key life ritual after the passing of a loved one.
How Culhwch Won Olwen and tales of Arthur by Dr Mark Williams
This fantastical and varied story features giants, horror, love, and adventure, and is the earliest Arthurian story to survive in any language. Arthur is a Celtic figure in origin, and here we get a glimpse of a stranger, less comfortable Arthur than the one we know.
Mayfaire 12
The free admission Renaissance Festival you have come to love, with exiting new talent and stunning vendors, unique food and memories in the making.
The Museum of Drugs: Under the Influence – A History of Drug Use
In modern times, drugs have become synonymous with crime and disorder; vilified in the media as the root cause of many of our social ills, and lambasted by politicians who are keen to demonstrate they are tough and uncompromising. Yet the history of narcotics and the use thereof, is not so cut and dry.
Avoncroft International Living History Festival 2023
We are very excited to announce that Avoncroft Museum will be host to the multi-period International Living History Festival 2023!
Deirdriu of the Sorrows by Dr Mark Williams
One of the most famous heroines of Irish literature, whose story was turned into numerous plays in the Irish Revival of the turn of the 20th century. Deirdriu – sometimes called ‘the Irish Helen of Troy’ – is a heroine of great vividness
The Viking Festival at the 2023 Hot Springs Renaissance Faire
It's almost time to get your VIKING on! Join us at Cedar Glades Park, March 4th and 5th for an event you will never forget!
