Medieval Day: Festival of Archaeology

Saturday 20 July
10.30am – 3.30pm
Free, suitable for all ages

Join us as we explore all things Medieval as part of the 550th anniversary celebration of Maud Heath and her Causeway.

With the help of some inspiring re-enactors, we will be recreating a Medieval market in the town’s Market Place. Discover what life was like during the Medieval period with displays of cooking, clothing, and arts & crafts of the time.

Enjoy the popular melodies of the day performed by music duo Pease Pottage and help compose a Maud Heath song in a special workshop with local song writer and performer Louise Jordan. Listen to a specially performed piece by poet and musician Nick Harper telling the story of the legendary Maud, taking place in the Yelde Hall at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm.

Visit the Museum’s current exhibition, Re/imagining Maud Heath which explores the different ways Maud Heath and her Causeway have been celebrated by artists, writers, and everyday people across the centuries.

The Museum will also be joined by its Young Archaeology Group who will be running children’s activities as part of Festival of Archaeology along with the Conservation and Museums Advisory Service who will be demonstrating how we care for objects in the collection with help from our volunteers.