Fighting and farming at the Fort and Castle capers this half-term

 

 

Never mind, “When I was your age…” – give your child the opportunity to find out what it was like to be a Celt growing up in the Iron Age, or get him to work on some daily chores in a Tudor Castle!

Castell Henllys and Carew Castle, both sites managed by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority are offering action-packed days for children this February half-term.

In the north of Pembrokeshire at Castell Henllys there are three special ‘Fighting and Farming’ days on Monday 21^st, Wednesday 23^rd and Friday 25^th where children can learn to build a roundhouse, cook and train to be a warrior. There is an extra charge of £2.50 per child plus entrance fee. Sessions are at 11.30am and 2pm.

On Tuesday 22^nd children can spend time with a servant to the chief working to prepare meals and spinning yarn amongst other chores. On Thursday 24^th a Celtic story continues in Witches, Wolves & the Wickerman – are you brave enough to join the quest? This event also involves an extra charge of £2.50 per child plus entrance fee.

In the south of the county, find out more about the incredible history of Carew Castle on 18^th and 19^th at 12 noon to kick off your half term outings.

Join a member of the Carew household and try weaving, bread making, calligraphy or pottery and maybe play a few Tudor games at Castle Capers on Monday 21^st and Friday 25^th at 11am and 1pm. Booking is advisable and will cost £2.50 plus entrance fee.

Scavenge and scramble around the Castle to find clues and solve riddles on Tuesday 22^nd between 11am and 3pm.

Winter admission fees to both sites are £3 per person and £9 per family (2 adults plus 3 children). Please contact Castell Henllys on 01239 891319 and Carew Castle on 01646 651782 for more information.