Tudor Family Experience Days Tickets and Dates

The perfect introduction to life in Shakespeare's time.
This August we're delighted to be able to offer families a taste of life in Shakespeare's time with specially-curated Tudor experience days, packed full of hands-on activities, at Mary Arden's Farm - the home of Shakespeare's mother. Here's what you can look forward to...
Morning:
- Get stuck in with Tudor gardening
- Have a go at making lavender bags to ward off the plague
- Design and paint your own Tudor wall hanging
- Try your hand at crafting some sugar subtleties
- Learn to write with a quill
- Find out all about posy trenchers and have a go at designing your own.
Afternoon:
-Take part in active storytelling to bring A Midsummer Night's Dream to life
- Put your best foot forward in our Tudor music and dancing workshop. Listen to music from the period and learn how to jig!
All day:
- Whilst on site you'll be able to explore the Farm*, say hello to the animals, not forgetting a Tudor game or two on the lawn for all to enjoy.
Don't forget to bring your picnic! Hot & cold drinks, cakes and cream teas will be available to purchase from our onsite cafe.
(*Please note, access to the farm is limited.)
________________________________________
Activities start at 10am and run until 3pm, and are included in the ticket price.
Activities are suitable for children aged 4 upwards. Under 3s are free, but will not be able to participate in the activities. Both children and adults require a ticket.
Tickets are limited, so booking early is advisable.
Please note tickets are non-refundable. Our Tudor experience days will go ahead come rain or shine, so please dress accordingly to the weather!