×

Joust event info 20th and 21st June

20–21 June (Joust Event): The West Ward will be reserved for Joust ticket holders between 1pm and 3pm. General admission visitors will be able to access the West Ward after 3pm once the event has finished. Please note that general admission tickets do not include guaranteed access to the 'Joust' event. Please ensure you are purchasing the correct ticket type.

Visit us
28/10/2025 - 29/10/2025
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Meet Alfgred the Anglo-Saxon ‘Doctor’

Step into the world of early medieval medicine and encounter Alfgred the Anglo-Saxon ‘Doctor’. Discover the gruesome – and often brutal – ways battle wounds were treated long before the days of bandages, anaesthetics, paracetamol, and plasters.

Expect blood, guts, and gore as Alfgred demonstrates the harsh realities of Anglo-Saxon battlefield medicine. This is not for the faint hearted – are you brave enough to watch?

📍 Where: activities room beyond the gift shop
📅 When:  28th & 29th

This experience is included in your admission ticket. Tickets can be purchased online or on the gate on arrival.

 

 

 



Book Now
Stay in touch

Sign up to our newsletter