Experience the Iron Age
7 April – 2 November
Your ancient adventure awaits!
Come and visit our Iron Age village where you will meet friendly members of our tribe (10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm) who will tell you all about life in the Iron Age. You will have the opportunity to have a go with a slingshot (weather permitting), watch a demonstration of an ancient craft or skill and be painted with beautiful blue patterns. A guided tour of the village is also included in your admission fee at 11.30am and 2.30pm.
Experience the Iron Age Quiet Morning
Every Sunday 10am-12pm
Experience the Iron Age with no loud or noisy activities or demonstrations. Normal admission applies.
Taith Tywys Cymraeg (addas i ddysgwyr)
Friday 2 May 3pm, and Friday 6 June 3pm
Although we can provide our sessions bilingually, these sessions are aimed at visitors who would like their experience entirely through the medium of Welsh. These sessions are also suitable for those who are learning Welsh. Normal admission applies.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Druid Magic
Tuesday 27 May 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm. Booking Essential.
Druids of Iron Age Britain were knowledgeable, wise, and secretive. Join a hands-on session to learn some of their secrets, including fire lighting, bread making and face painting. Ages 6+. £7 per child plus normal admission.
Fun in the Fort
Wednesday 28 May from 11am
Try a variety of hands-on prehistoric activities including, enquire at reception upon arrival to find out what sessions will be running during your visit. Additional fee applies plus normal admission.
Discovery Day
Thursday 29 May from 11am
Each Thursday of the school holidays there will be a chance to explore a one of a variety themes or time periods through a different hands-on activity each week. Additional fee applies plus normal admission.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Calan Mai – Beltane
Sunday 4 May 12pm-4.30pm
Celebrate the return of summer at the ancient festival of Beltane, also known as Calan Mai. Make some seasonal crafts or join in with our hands on activities (additional charge for some activities). Gather by the fireside for some interactive storytelling before joining the ceremony around the bonfire at 3.30pm (weather permitting) to banish away the winter.
There will be a Beltane Quiet Session from 10am-12pm, for those who want to enjoy a more relaxed version of our crafts and activities.
Home Education Day – Romans
Friday 9 May 10.30am-2pm
A chance for home schooling families and groups to experience the school’s program at Castell Henllys. Pupils will be taken back in time for a session led by our costumed interpreters. Our school’s program is designed for KS2 and is aimed at children aged 7-11 and older children are welcome to attend with younger siblings.
In this session find out about life in Britain during the time of the Romans.
We are currently transitioning to a new booking and ticketing system.
Online booking for this event will be available soon. Please do not call to book, as we are unable to take phone bookings at this time.
Ancient Textiles Workshop
Saturday 17 May, 11am-4pm
Learn the textile techniques of our ancestors to create your own piece of prehistoric textile. During this workshop you will be introduced to the basics of spinning, weaving and dyeing.
£45 per person (includes admission to the Iron Age Village and all materials). Tickets non-refundable. Places limited to six per session. Suitable for children over 12 years old accompanied by a paying adult.
We are currently transitioning to a new booking and ticketing system.
Online booking for this event will be available soon. Please do not call to book, as we are unable to take phone bookings at this time.
Roman Invasion
Sunday 25 and Monday 26 May, 10am-5pm
Fresh from their conquest of Anglesey, Roman soldiers of the Legio VIII Augusta MGV have come to Castell Henllys to complete their occupation of Wales! Come and find out about the Roman legions’ way of life.
£12 Adult, £10 Child, £39 Family ((2+2 or 1+3). All activities included in entry price.
Sustainable Living Day
Sunday 15 June, 10am-5pm
Get involved and be inspired by the Great Big Green Week at Castell Henllys. Discover how our Ancestors lived with nature and learn what you can do now to help improve our planet. Get hands on with Iron Age Building, learn how to spin yarn from fleece or have a go at some sustainable or natural crafts.
Normal admission applies, small additional charge for some activities.
Summer Solstice
Saturday 21 June 11.00am – 4.30pm
Join us to celebrate the longest day and midsummer. Make some seasonal crafts or join in with our hands on activities. Take part in a foraging walk and join in with the ceremony around the bonfire at 3pm (weather permitting).
£10.50 Adult, Child £8.50, £33.75 Family (2+2 or 1+3). All activities included in entry price. No booking required.
