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	25 May - to 27 May Hands on history West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Ormsgard Dark Ages Theatre Group bring Have-a-go crafts and activities to the Village including Chainmail, Blacksmithing and the reading of Ancient Runes Included in normal admission www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	29 May Drop In Wednesday Moyse's Hall Tea & Threads activities, historical drop-in workshop. Included in normal admission. For more information tel 01284 757160 www.moyseshall.org All	30 May Activity Thursday West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village A day of free have-a-go activities for all the family including Archery, Pottery, Mini Archaeological dig, storytelling, etc.No need to book. 10am - 4pm Included in normal admission www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family

30 May Fantastic Falcons!: Birds of prey flying displays... West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Using falcons is an ancient hunting method practiced by the Anglo-Saxons. Visit West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and watch the skilled handlers of the Warren Hill Raptor Project demonstrate these magnificent birds. 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Included in normal admission www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	01 Jun - to 02 Jun Beowulf and the Monster West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Wulfingas return to the Anglo-Saxon Village, with costume re-enactment of the Beowulf legend plus cooking, crafts and games. 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Included in normal admission price. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	06 Jun Lecture - Coronations and celebrations with Dr Pat Murrell. Moyse's Hall The Friends of Moyse’s Hall invite you to a lecture on the lively miscellany of royal occasions in the Stuart and Georgian eras. 2-4pm, booking essential. Not included in ticket. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/moyses-hall-museum.cfm Adults and Over 14's

	07 Jul Suffolk Eisteddfod - Ancient takes and story telling competition. West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Lose yourself in ancient tales as they are performed by storytellers and poets in the village. See http://wwwsuffolkskald.webs.com for further details if you are a professional or amateur poet and/or storyteller and wish to take part in this event. No need to book. 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Included in normal admission www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	13 Jul - to 14 Jul Medieval Life Moyse's Hall Play ‘Pot Luck Career’ and discover your role in mediaeval life. Try your hand at a variety of Medieval activities. With a Lecture on July 13th 2-4pm The Black Death. The story of how the Pestilence affected England in the 14th Century. Booking essential. Plus make your very own plague mask workshop,14th July 1-3pm. ( 6-12 year olds recommended) No need to book. For more information call 01284 757160 Included in ticket. All	13 Jul Lecture -The Black Death Moyse's Hall A fascinating lecture about the origins and spread of the Plague throughout East Anglia and its particular devestation of the local community.... 2-4pm £7 (£5 with HT) Adults (over 16) only

13 Jul - to 19 Jul Festival of Archaeology week West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village As part of the Festival of British Archaeology West Stow Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the first reconstructed building. 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Included in normal admission www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	17 Jul Lecture - The Master Mason Moyse's Hall The Friends of Moyse’s Hall invite you to an evening lecture and buffet with Tony Redman on the works of John Wastell – historical architect in the town. Booking essential 6-8pm £5 for friends £6 for non members £3.50. Buffet (Optional) Not included in ticket. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/moyses-hall-museum.cfm Adults and Over 14's	20 Jul - to 21 Jul High Society life in A-S times West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village A weekend of Anglo Saxon language and poetry with Farende Folc giving you a glimpse of Anglo Saxon High Society Life. No need to book.10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Included in normal admission http://www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family

	25 Jul Activity Thursday West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village A day of free have-a-go activities for all the family including Archery, Pottery, Mini Archaeological dig, storytelling, etc. 10-4pm Included in normal admission. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	27 Jul - to 28 Jul Ring Quest Weekend........back again! West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Visit the Hobbit hole and meet characters from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, with new clues and runes in the family challenge to save Middle Earth! Your family could win the big prize at the end of the weekend! Lots of other activities. 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Included in normal admission. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	27 Jul - to 28 Jul All in a Day's Work West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Costume Group CHES bring us a vivid glimpse of the colourful and highly skilled talents of the Anglo-Saxons: spinning, dyeing, forging and cooking. 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm). For more information call 01284 728718 normal admission www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All

01 Aug M R James 151st Birthday Moyse's Hall A presentation about this local author followed by a reading of one of his chilling tales, A Warning to the Curious. 6 - 8pm, Booking essential, Call 01284 757160 £10 evening, includes port and birthday cake. www.moyseshall.org All	01 Aug Lecture - M.R.James - 151st birthday evening. Moyse's Hall On the anniversary of his birth, a biographical presentation about this local author followed by a reading of one of his chilling tales. 6-8pm, booking essential £10 includes Port and birthday cake. Not included in ticket. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/moyses-hall-museum.cfm Adults	01 Aug Activity Thursday West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village A day of free have-a-go activities for all the family including Archery, Pottery, Mini Archaeological dig, storytelling, etc.10am - 4pm Included in normal admission. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family

	03 Aug - to 04 Aug The Mercian Incursion West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village 654AD: A party of Mercian Thegns commandeer West Stow bringing treasures from the Staffordshire Hoard, a captured monk, songs of the Battle of Bulcamp and demonstrations of warrior crafts and culture. 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Included in normal admission www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	07 Aug Drop in session every Wednesday in August Moyse's Hall A variety of family friendly drop in activities in August. Historical drop-in workshop. No need to book. For more information call 01284 757160 Included in normal admission. All	07 Aug Drop in Wednesday Moyse's Hall A variety of family friendly activities. 11am - 3pm, For more information 01284 757160 Included in normal admission All the family

08 Aug Activity Thursday West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village A day of free have-a-go activities for all the family including Archery, Pottery, Mini Archaeological dig, storytelling, etc. 10am - 4pm. Included in normal admission. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	10 Aug - to 11 Aug Spining a yarn West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Village life in 500AD with living history group Deoringas - crafts, domestic tasks and skills and the traditional music and storytelling still enjoyed by everyone today. 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Included in normal admission. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	10 Aug - to 11 Aug Under lock and key Moyse's Hall On the 185th anniversary of the execution of William Corder the Museum focuses on capital punishment. Find out more about the law and ways that criminals were dealt with in what was once the Town’s Bridewell. A chance to handle artefacts and wear a ball and chain! 10-4pm Included in ticket. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/moyses-hall-museum.cfm All the family

	10 Aug Family Bushcraft Day West Stow Country Park Join expert Rob Bevington for a day of fire making, shelter building, wild foods and more. Booking essential, Call 01284 728718 Adults/Children £12 (£10 with HT) under 15's must be accompanied by an adult www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm Adults and children	11 Aug Their Majesties' Dispatchers Moyse's Hall It's a dirty job, but someone had to do it! The trials and tribulations of those appointed to the ultimate role in judicial punishment 2-4pm £7 (£5 with HT) Refeshments included www.moyseshall.org Adults (over 16) only	14 Aug Drop in Wednesday Moyse's Hall A variety of family friendly activities. 11am - 3pm, For more information call 01284 757160 Included in normal admission All the family

15 Aug Activity Thursday West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village A day of free have-a-go activities for all the family including Archery, Pottery, Mini Archaeological dig, storytelling, etc. 10am - 4pm. Included in normal admission. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	15 Aug Activity Thursday West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village A day of free have-a-go activities for all the family including Archery, Pottery, Mini Archaeological dig, storytelling, etc. 10am - 4pm Included in normal admission. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	17 Aug - to 18 Aug Reconstructing history: 40 years at West Stow West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village elebrating 40 Years of Reconstruction at West Stow Anglo Saxon Village. Come and join in the celebrations and have-a-go activities. 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Included in normal admission. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family

	21 Aug Drop in Wednesday Moyse's Hall A variety of family friendly activities. 11am - 3pm. For more information call 01284 757160 Included in normal admission All the family	22 Aug Fantastic falcons!:Birds of prey flying displays... West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Using falcons is an ancient hunting method practiced by the Anglo-Saxons. Visit West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and watch the skilled handlers of the Warren Hill Raptor Project demonstrate these magnificent birds. 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Included in normal admission. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	22 Aug Activity Thursday West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village A day of free have-a-go activities for all the family including Archery, Pottery, Mini Archaeological dig, storytelling, etc.10am - 4pm Included in normal admission. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family

24 Aug - to 26 Aug The way of the Warrior West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Living history group, the people of Eoferwic demonstrate battle drills and the arming of the Warrior from peasant to Prince. Meet and chat with the villafgers about daily life includig authentic cooking and listen to the tales of the Anglo Saxons. 10-5pm (last entry 4pm) Included in normal admission. All the family	28 Aug Drop in Wednesday Moyse's Hall A variety of family activities. 11am - 3pm. For more information call 01284 757160 Included in normal admission All the family	29 Aug Activity Thursday West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village A day of free have-a-go activities for all the family including Archery, Pottery, Mini Archaeological dig, storytelling, etc.10am - 4pm. Included in normal admission. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family

	31 Aug - to 01 Sep Burials - Life and death in Anglo Saxon Times West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Wulfingas return to the Anglo-Saxon Village, with costume re-enactment, cooking, crafts, games, and special performances of the rituals of death and burial.10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Included in normal admission. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	31 Aug - to 01 Sep The phoney war Moyse's Hall On the anniversary of the start of WW2 the museum shows a glimpse of Britain at the beginning of the war. Play ‘Pot Luck Career’ and discover your wartime role, try 1940’s fashion, experience music and food from this period. Ration cards essential! For all the family. Included in ticket. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/moyses-hall-museum.cfm All	21 Sep - to 22 Sep The British Warrior Through time - A 5000 year event West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village A history of the warriors of Britain from Stone Age to the 20th Century. A Timeline of Living History in and around the Anglo Saxon village. 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Included in normal admission. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family

28 Sep Family Bushcraft Day West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Join expert Rob Bevington for a day of bush craft; fire making, shelter building, tracking, wild foods, and much more. Keep warm and have fun! 10am - 4pm.Booking Essential, For adults and accompanied children, no under 5's. Adults/ Children £12 (£10 with HT) under 15's must be accom. by an adult) www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm Adults and children	12 Oct - to 13 Oct Autumn and the Buried Dead West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village “Autumn and The Buried Dead" sees Ormsgard Dark Ages Theatre Group reconstruct a remembrance ceremony from our pagan Germanic ancestors 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Included in normal admission All the family	26 Oct - to 03 Nov Time and space - Dr Who Exhibition Moyse's Hall Come and meet characters from the Dr Who Universe on this, the shows 50th year. Including Daleks, Cybermen, Oods, and with a special visit from the Doctor and Tardis. Also see props and fashion from this iconic BBC programme as well as other Sci- Fi favourites, including Star Wars and much more. 10-4pm Included in ticket. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/moyses-hall-museum.cfm All the family

	28 Oct - to 03 Nov As Autumn Falls West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Ynglingas arrive to bring the Village alive with Anglian family life preparing for winter. Demonstrations of Anglo-Saxon crafts throughout half term week: woodwork, textiles, metalwork, cooking and much more! 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Included in normal admission www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	30 Oct Drop in Wednesday Moyse's Hall Tea and threads activities, historical drop-in workshop Included in normal admission. All	31 Oct Lecture - Halloween ghost tour of moyses hall Moyse's Hall An evening candlelit tour of the museum with the Victorian Gentlemen. Hear ghost stories from the local region and see the building in a different light! Suitable for 18+ and adult. 6-8pm Not included in ticket. Adults

09 Nov - to 10 Nov Yule Fest Past West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village A more traditional Christmas gift event with craft stalls, live traditional music and festive cheer. A chance to buy some unusual Christmas gifts and to also visit the Village for free! The Anglo-Saxon Hall will be decorated to celebrate Yule, just as our pagan ancestors may have done. 11am - 4pm Free entry to Yule Fest and Free entry to Anglo-Saxon Village on both days. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm Adults and children	16 Nov - to 17 Nov Yule Fest Present West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village A more traditional Christmas gift event with craft stalls, live traditional music and festive cheer. A chance to buy some unusual Christmas gifts and to also visit the Village for free! The Anglo-Saxon Hall will be decorated to celebrate Yule, just as our pagan ancestors may have done.11am - 4pm Free entry to Yule Fest and Free entry to Anglo-Saxon Village on both days. www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure-and-tourism/heritage/west-stow.cfm All the family	20 Nov Lecture - The story of St Edmund Moyse's Hall As a commemoration of the Martyrdom of King Edmund hear more of the story of the once patron saint of England and his lasting connection with the town. An evening lecture with drinks and nibbles, booking essential, 6-8pm. Repeated the following Sunday afternoon. 6-8pm £10 evening, refreshments included. Adults

Icklingham Road,
West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6HG
t. 01284 728718
e. weststow@stedsbc.gov.uk
w.www.weststow.org
7 miles NW of Bury St Edmunds. Brown tourist signs from the A1101.

Open

Daily, 10am to 5pm
(last admission 4pm, 3.30pm in winter)

Guide dogs only in the Anglo-Saxon Village

West Stow Car Park
Cars £2 for the day
Coaches £30 (booked coaches free)

Cornhill,
Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1DX
t. 01284 706183
e. moyseshall@stedsbc.gov.uk
w.www.moyseshall.org
In the town centre. 3 mins walk from the bus station and 10 mins from the train station.

Open

Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, (last admission 4pm)
Sunday noon to 4pm, closed bank holidays

Guide dogs only in the museum

Admission West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and Moyse's Hall

A Bury St Edmunds Heritage Ticket buys you entry to both museums for a year. Adults £9, Concessions £7, Children (5-16) £6, under 5s free, *Family ticket £30.
Day tickets are available at West Stow (Adults £5, Child/Concession £3, *Family £15 ) and Moyse's Hall (Adults £4, Child/Concession £2, *Family £10).
Entry to museum shops and the cafe at West Stow is free.

(*Family tickets are for up to 5 family members, including at least 1 adult and 1 child)

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