Michaelmas Re-Creation of Tudor Life 29 & 30 Sept + 1 - 3 Oct for Schools

Michaelmas

The Feast of St Michael and All Angels falls on 29 September. Because if occurs near the equinox in England, it marked the ending and the beginning of the husbandman's year.

This was a most important time for folk in Tudor times because it was usually the time to celebrate a harvest which (they hoped) was both good and had been brought safely in. This was vital as without a good harvest safely gathered some might starve by early the following spring.

Goose was traditionally eaten at this time and the Reeve for the year was elected by those working the land.

The Michaelmas Re-Creation

This is a smaller version of the Great Annual Re-Creation. Although it has fewer Tudors taking part and less activities, there is usually a good spread of each.

It carries through as many of the Great Annual Re-Creation's themes and activities as possible. We usually expect about 60 to 100 Tudors to take part. There is usually some activity on the Front Sward, in the House, much in the Moat House and some in the Gardens & Farm areas.

Many visitors tell us they prefer the more intimate nature of this Event which often has almost as wide a spread of activities as the Great Annual. It is especially popular with those who find the size of the Great Annual Re-Creation and, even, the High Summer Re-Creation just too much.

There is no Time Tunnel.

School Visits to the Michaelmas Re-Creation

The Re-Creation carries on into the weekdays when it is open to pre-booked school parties only, just like for the Great Annual Re-Creation's weekdays. This has proved a very popular Re-Creation for Schools and is usually fully booked quite quickly. For school party bookings see School Visits

House, Garden & Farm

Are all Open fully this weekend.

Catering

Full catering is available in the Stabelyard Café for meals and the Stableyrad Grill for grills, chips and snacks. The Tudor Alehouse serving Tudor Fare may also be functioning then.

Prices on Public Days

The Re-Creation is Open to the public on Saturday & Sunday only from 11am to 5pm.  Other days are reserved for pre-booked school parties. 

Special Prices apply for this weekend - see below. HHA visitors do not enjoy free entry during this weekend.  If you buy on-line (see below) there may be discounts off the prices stated below. The On-Line Prices may vary from time to time. On-line Tickets for this weekend are available for use on any one day of the weekend. 

 You don't have to buy tickets in advance and can usually be sure of buying tickets on entry

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