Ritual Marks and Hidden Objects

Organised by : Weald and Downland Living Museum

https://www.wealddown.co.uk/events/october-half-term/

Explore the Museum this October Half Term!

Everyday over the half term you can explore our Ritual Marks and Hidden Objects Trail  Go on a spooky adventure to find ritual marks and hidden objects whilst learning about the folklore and superstitions of the past. Discover how they were believed to protect homes from the evil spirits!

Monday, 27 Ghostly Tales with The Bard Dawn
Join our resident storyteller, Dawn Nelson to listen to spooky stories and ghastly tales from the past. 11.30am, 12.30pm ,1.30pm and 3.30pm.

Tuesday, 28 to Friday, 31  Family Craft Activities, 11am 3pm
Design your own ritual mark and draw it on parchment using quill and ink. Make a lucky talisman from air drying clay and create a nature wand to cast some magical spells.

Tuesday, 28 to Friday, 31 Plague Potions, 10.30am 4pm
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Medieval medicine to make a protective potion. This hands-on activity offers a gruesome insight into how people in the past may have tried to fight off some terrifying diseases.

Friday, 31 Ghostly Tales with The Bard Dawn
Join our resident storyteller, Dawn Nelson to listen to spooky stories and ghastly tales from the past. 11.30am, 12.30pm ,1.30pm and 3.30pm.