Cartas & Charters Family Fun Day

@ Durham Cathedral

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01 July 2017

10am - 4.30pm, The Cloister Garth

A small charge for some optional activities

A family fun day celebrating Open Treasure’s Exhibition of Magna Cartas and Forest Charters.

Meet the Medieval villagers as they take up residence within the Cathedral grounds – encounter a delightful array of sounds, sights and smells from a bygone era and learn of their daily life living under the rights of the Forest Charter. See demonstrations of pastimes and skills, be entertained with mumming plays and games and try your hand at skills such as rope making, butter churning and striking your own coin. An exciting and educational experience for all!

A free event* open to all. No need to book.
For further information contact education@durhamcathedral.co.uk or call 0191 374 4070

Please note, there will be a small charge for some optional activities.

Venue
Durham Cathedral
The College
County Durham
DH1 3EQ

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