Medieval Day!

Kings, Queens, Knights and Jesters, come ye along to the Burrell and step into the Middle Ages!

We are back on Saturday 12 October from 11am-4pm for a Medieval family day bursting  with early modern fun. Wander through the galleries and learn more about the Medieval objects in our collection whilst getting stuck into crafts, performances, tours and more!

Courtyard

Musical performances by Gaita Medieval Music throughout the day

All day - Free Face Painting (over 3’s only, there may be a queue)

All day – Create your own shield

Lower Ground Floor (in front of the large screen)

12 – 4 pm:  Calligraphy with our medieval friends from History Matters

Outside

All day – meet birds of prey with Strathblane Falconry

2pm – Falconry display

All round the museum

There will be lots of Medieval reenactors all over the museum – can you find the Stonemason or the Medieval Knight? Maybe you will meet the Queens Lady or the wandering Minstrel? 

Talks and Tours 

 Meet at the meeting point next to reception

11:30 am            Volunteer Led General Tour

12:30 pm            Medieval Tour with Ed Johnson, Medieval and Renaissance Curator

1pm                      Falcon and Heron tapestry with Rebecca Quinton, Research Manager and Textile Curator

1.30 pm               Medieval Objects with our volunteer guide

3 pm                     Whalley Abbey Dalmatic with Rebecca Quinton, Research Manager and Textile Curator

3.30 pm               Prophet Jeremiah Stained Glass with Ed Johnson, Medieval and Renaissance Curator

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