Early Middle Ages

How did people explain the world to their children 1000, 5000 or 10,000 years ago? Were earth and water separated, were there battles between monsters or did a cow lick someone out of the ice? In a tour we deal with myths and stories about beginnings and origins. There are sources from the Middle Ages, Iron and Bronze Ages that echo how people explain the world to themselves and to others.

In the Middle Ages there were no games especially for children. The tug-of-war or horseshoe throwing was sure to be fun for everyone, regardless of age. Conversely, girls could spin wool and boys could make wooden nails like adults. Children can try out all of this and other exciting activities with the Düppeltaler in their pockets at the children's party.

This is the last weekend of our summer program, but we are by no means giving up! On the contrary: the focus is on physical well-being. On these days, grain is industriously threshed in the village and ground into flour in the hand mill.

This course at the Anglo-Saxon Village provides an introduction into the fascinating history of the English longbow along with an opportunity to use these iconic items.

The course is delivered by an Archery instructor, based at West Stow.

In the preHistorisch Dorp, historic creeps hide themselves until the dark eve on Saturday 31 October. White wives, creepy witches, poisoners and plague doctors - you will encounter them all on your quest through the open-air museum.

During the weekend of 12 and 13 September, storytellers, puppet shows and farces can be seen and heard in the preHistorisch Dorp.