The Household has a large and varied living history exhibit comprising:
an armoury where the public are welcome to handle replica arms and armour
medieval music played on authentic instruments
a combat arena where displays of feats of arms take place at regular intervals
displays of 12th century ranged weaponry including longbows, crossbows, perriers and siege crossbows
strike your own 12th century coin with the moneyer
a 12th century king and royal retinue
craft demonstrations including wood and leather working, embroidery, tablet weaving, maille making, fletching, period games and much more
authentically furnished tents ranging from the basic sleeping arrangements of the foot soldiers to the comfort and opulence of the Norman nobles' quarters
a chapel with monks performing medieval religious services
a kitchen where period food is prepared using authentic utensils, methods and ingredients
Arming the Knight demonstrations explaining the different elements of a knight's clothing and armour as he is dressed for battle
educational talks on a wide range of 11th and 12th century topics
The Household sit down for a medieval banquet
Members of The Household demonstrating how to play a medieval board game