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Fresh from their conquest of Anglesey, Roman soldiers of the Legio VIII Augusta MGV have come to Castell Henllys to complete their occupation of Wales! Come and find out about the Roman legions’ way of life.

£11.50 Adult, £10.50 Concession, £9.50 Child, £37.25 Family (2+2). All activities included in entry price.

Celebrate the return of summer at the ancient festival of Beltane/Calan Mai. Make a willow crown, and craft a wish stick to cast into the flames. Gather by the fireside to be entertained by tales of old before joining the ceremony around the bonfire (weather permitting) to banish away the winter.

Prehistory in the Present is the second in this series of Day Schools on Prehistory: past, present and future. The day school will be online and in person.

Explore the artistry of spoon carving, and discover the timeless craft of shaping wooden utensils in this hands-on workshop. Led by artist and heritage craftsperson Mandie Molyneux, engage with creativity and craftsmanship to learn the intricate techniques of carving, shaping, and refining wooden spoons.

Craft course weekend including: Deer butchery and cooking, Medieval Illuminations and Calligraphy, Viking Cookery Course, Viking Tablet Weaving.

Courses include: Lost wax casting, prehistoric coiled basketry, deer butchery and cooking, Viking tablet weaving, Cook like a Viking, Medieval calligraphy and illuminations and Beginners woodcarving.

A packed event full of reenactors, living history demonstrations and live events in our Earthouse. Plenty for all adults and children to have a go at and get involved in. Tickets to all events £10 per adult. £5 for children. Under 4's free. No dogs allowed on site due to livestock. Tickets available on the gate. Why not bring a picnic? Scrummy tea and cake available. Sometimes a BBQ.  

In this workshop you will learn all the skills and techniques needed to craft your own wooden spoons by hand, using just an axe & knife.