What we do
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