Step into our ancient yuletide past, with Anglo-Saxon living history group, Herigeas Hundus.
Herigeas Hundas are a group of seasoned reenactors with a passion for migration period history within the late 4th century to early 7th century Anglo-Saxon age.
The group will be here at the Red House Museum this festive season to bring to life ancient yuletide customs. They will be transforming our Main Gallery into an Anglo Saxon feasting hall ready to welcome in the Holly King and Ivy Queen.
This will be a unique event for the whole family, with an exploration of warrior combat and domestic life in the Anglo-Saxon period, through demonstrations, talks, storytelling, crafts, music and more.
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10am – Open to the public
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11am – Talk: The Anglo Saxon Cunning Woman and Magico-Medical Healing
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11.30am – Storytelling in the Archaeology Galleries with The Bard Dawn
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12pm – Warrior Combat Demonstrations
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12.30pm – Storytelling in the Archaeology Galleries with The Bard Dawn
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1pm – Talk: Ancient Music
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1.30pm – Storytelling in the Archaeology Galleries with The Bard Dawn
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2pm – Talk: Anglo-Saxon Yule
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2.30pm – Arrival of the Holly King and Ivy Queen
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3pm – Carol Singers in the Courtyard with mince pies, mulled wine and hot chocolate
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4pm – Close
It promises to be a very special, and magical event!
Admission to the museum and event will be £4 per person. Under 5s go free.
Some activities will take place in a room only accessible via stairs. Some activities will also take place outdoors, so wrap up warm.
