What's On

Medieval Day!

Date 17th Oct 2026 11.00am - 4.00pm Price Free - Drop-in - no ticket required All ages Location The Burrell Collection

“I am not afraid… I was born to do this”

Battle At The Burrell - The Arc Of War

Battle At The Burrell returns this Medieval Day! This family friendly Shakespeare-meets-Pro-Wrestling mash up will see Joan of Arc face off against the arrogant Dauphin of France over who will lead their defence against the English. Inspired by the Burrell Collection's French exhibits, arms and armour, this spectacle will bring Joan to life as never before.

And that’s not all, there will be:

- Falconry display

- Medieval Crafts

- Medieval Music

- Talk and Tours (including secret store visits*)

- Object Handling

* - Book at reception on the day

What's On?

11:30 Tour - Medieval Morsels: A Tasty Tour of the Burrell Collection with volunteer guide John

12:00 Joan of Arc vs The Dauphin : Stage fighting performance from History Riot/Stage Fighting Scotland

12:30 Secrets in Store: go behind the scenes with Curator of Medieval and Renaissance Art Ed Johnston

13:00 Tour: A Burrell Bestiary: Birds and Beasts in the Burrell Tapestries with Curator of Textiles Rebecca Quinton

13:30 Joan of Arc vs The Dauphin: Stage fighting performance from History Riot/Stage Fighting Scotland

14:00 Falconry display with Strathblane Falconry

14:30 Secrets in Store: go behind the scenes with Curator of Medieval and Renaissance Art Ed Johnston

15:00 Joan of Arc vs The Dauphin : Stage fighting performance from History Riot/Stage Fighting Scotland

15:30 Tour: Joan of Arc’s Companion-in-Arms With Curator of Arms and Armour Dr Ralph Moffat

All day

Gaita – enjoy music from the courts of medieval Europe and get involved with some gentle dancing.

Friends of Crookston Castle – find out more about our local castle, meet Robert Croc and take part in a stained glass inspired craft

Burrell Learning Team – get arty with some medieval inspired crafts

Rainbow Twisters - free face painting for all over 3 years old. Please note that the queue may close early to allow the artists to finish on time.

Glasgow Museums Open Museum: Met some medieval maidens and discover what life was like for a woman living outside the castles.

All events are FREE and materials will be provided. Fun suitable for the whole family.