st fagans: national history museum what's on july - september 2013

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What’s On

EventsTalks & ToursFamily Fun

7– 8 September Food Festival

July – September 2013

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Sun 7 July, 2pm – 3pm Ask the Gardener: Summer Pruning of Figs Come along to find out how to make your figs more productive.

Thurs 11 July 2pm – 3pm (English) 3pm – 4pm (Welsh) Behind the Scenes: What Lies Beneath What did our ancestors wear beneath their clothing? Uncover the hidden secrets of the textile collection. Booking essential: (029) 2057 3424. Max 12 people.

Sat 20 July, 11am – 1pm St Fagans Book ClubJoin our book group to discuss Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel. A multi-award winning fictionalized biography documenting the rapid rise to power of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII.

Thurs 18 July, 2pm – 3pm Ask the Gardener: Thinning Grapes Find out how to improve your grape harvest at the Vinery.

Sat 20 July, 11am – 1pm& 2pm – 4pm Quilt Club Bring your own projects along or start something brand new at the Quilting Club!

Sat 27 – Sun 28 July 11am – 4pmFishing WeekendFrom fly fishing to larvae nets, pond-dipping to cooking fish, there’s plenty to see at the Museum this weekend, including world casting champion Hywel Morgan!


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Sat 20 July, 2pm – 3pm Ask the Gardener: Learn all about dye plants Come along to the dye garden by the Woollen Mill to find out more.

Sun 21 July, 2pm – 3pm Ask the Gardener: Summer Pruning of Fruit Trees Find out how to prune your fruit tree at Llwyn yr Eos.

Mon 22 July 2pm – 3pm (English) 3pm – 4pm (Welsh) Behind the Scenes: Penrhiw Chapel Learn how people have used Penrhiw Chapel to worship, teach and learn about their beliefs since 1777.

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Tues 23 – Thurs 25 July 11am & 3pm (Welsh) 12pm & 2pm (English)Tudor SportsVisit the cockpit to hear about the sports of the Tudors, including Welsh wrestling, cnapan and cockfighting.

Thurs 25 – Fri 26 July 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pmArt of Defence: Make a ShieldFamily arts and crafts session to find out about Iron Age shields and how to make your own.

Sat 27 July, 10am – 5pmMeet the WoodcarversMeet the friendly woodcarvers demonstrating their craft.

Travel back in time to one of the world’s best open-air museums. St Fagans has moved and re-built over 40 original historic buildings to show you how the people of Wales have lived, worked, played and worshipped through the ages.

Opening times Daily, 10am-5pm (except 24, 25, 26 December & 1 January).

Free admission.

For more details on our full events programme and to sign-up for our e-newsletter, visit www.museumwales.ac.uk

St Fagans: National History MuseumSt Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6XB Phone: (029) 2057 3500 or 0300 111 2 333 (charged at local rate)

Details correct at time of printing. Please contact us before making a special journey.

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August

Thurs 1 – Fri 2 August 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm Summer Art CartFabulous fun with family arts and crafts.

Sat 3 August, 11am – 12.30pm & 2pm – 3.30pmEdible or DeadlyForaging activity for families to look at wild plants which are either edible or deadly.

Sun 4 August, 2pm – 4pm Film Club: Hedd Wyn (1992)Welsh anti-war biopic. Based on the life of Hedd Wyn (born Ellis Humphrey Evans), a Welsh language poet who was killed during the Battle of Passchendaele in World War I.

Tues 6 – Thurs 8 AugustTues 13 – Thurs 15 AugustTues 20 – Thurs 22 AugustFrom 11am Nature ActivitiesTake a closer look at the wonderful variety of wildlife at St Fagans Museum. Throughout August there will be a range of nature activities, including trails, walks, talks and more! Find out which activities are available on the day of your visit at reception or daily on Twitter: @Nature_StFagans

Mon 5 – Fri 9 August 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm Summer Art CartFabulous fun with family arts and crafts.

Fri 1 August, 9pm Thurs 15 August, 8.30pm Thurs 29 August, 8pm Twilight Bat Walks Join an exciting after-dark journey around the Museum to find bats. Wear sensible clothing and bring a torch and a flask – if you like. Tickets for this activity are £3 for adults, £2 for children. Parking for this activity is free. Walk starts at the main entrance at the start time. Duration: 1.5hrs. Booking essential: (029) 2057 3424.

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Thurs 8 August 2pm – 3pm Ask the Gardener: Summer on the Herbaceous Border How to get the best out of your herbaceous border.

Sat 10 August 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm Woodland WorkingWhat did our ancestors use and make from the forest?

Sat 10 – Sun 11 August 10am – 5pm17th Century Life at St Fagans Visit the Marcher Stuarts tented village to discover crafts, equipment and weapons of the time and talk to the mercenary soldiers and their families.


Mon 12 & Wed 14 August 11am & 3pm (Welsh) 12pm & 2pm (English)Guided Tour: Trader’s House Explore St Fagans’ newest addition and find out more about the seafaring Welsh of the Tudor age.

Tues 13 August 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm Braids from the Past As long as people have made string, they have plied, knotted and braided it to make it longer, stronger or just more decorative! Join us to learn some ancient skills that you can use at home.

Thurs 15 August 2pm – 3pm (English) 3pm – 4pm (Welsh)Behind the Scenes: Bardic Chairs See the Museum’s bardic chair collection led by Sioned Williams. Booking essential: (029) 2057 3424. Max 10 people. Suitable for age 10+.

Sun 4 August, 11am – 4pmSt Fagans Castle Garden FêteSummer garden fêtes were popular events at Victorian and Edwardian country houses and were held at St Fagans Castle in the 1900s. Come and explore life in this period for servants and gentry. Enjoy and take part in all sorts of events.



Fri 16 August 11am & 3pm (Welsh) 12pm & 2pm (English)Guided Tour: Haverfordwest HouseExplore St Fagans’ newest addition and find out more about the seafaring Welsh of the Tudor age.

Sat 17 – Sun 18 August 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm Pen-blwydd Hapus Blaenwaun!Learn more about this little post office from rural Wales on the anniversary of its move to the Museum.

Mon 19 – Fri 23 August 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm Summer Art Cart Fabulous fun with family arts and crafts.

Thurs 22 August 2pm – 3pm Guided Tour: Kennixton FarmsteadA tour of this farmstead including barn, calf pens and the story of the family who lived in the farmhouse from 1600 to 1952. Booking essential: (029) 2057 3424. Max 12 people.

Sat 24 August 11am – 4pmSounds of St Fagans: A Day of MusicEnjoy sweet melodies in and around the buildings, performed by an array of talented Welsh musicians.

Sat 24 – Mon 26 August 10am – 5pmBank Holiday Fun!A fun-filled weekend of activities and workshops.


AugustMon 19, Wed 21 & Fri 23 August, 11am, 12pm, 2pm (English) 3pm (Welsh)Guided Tour: St Teilo’s ChurchA tour of the building’s colouful murals and fine carvings.

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Sat August 31 – Sun 1 SeptemberMeet the Muzzleloaders The Monmouthshire branch of the Muzzleloaders displaying ancient weapons. Members will chat to visitors and answer any questions fired at them!

Thurs 5 September, 2pm – 3pm (English) 3pm – 4pm (Welsh) Behind the Scenes: The Servants QuartersJoin curator Mared McAleavey for a tour of the servants’ quarters at St Fagans Castle. Booking essential: (029) 2057 3424. Max 10 people.

Fri 6 September 11am – 1pm Decorating the ChapelA Harvest display in Penrhiw Chapel with produce and flowers from the estate and grounds.

Sat 7 September 2pm – 3pm Ask the Gardener: Pruning and Training RosesPruning climbing roses is easy when you know how.

Sat 7 – Sun 8 September 10am – 5pm Food Festival Take some stalls showcasing the finest Welsh foods and drinks, add a healthy helping of history, mix it up with free admission and serve it all in our unique open-air setting! This is the perfect recipe for a mouth-watering food festival.

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Sat 7 – Sun 8 September 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pmAutumn Foods in the Iron Age Find out what’s bubbling on the cauldron and learn how Iron Age peoples made their food last all winter.

Sat 7 – Sun 8 September 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pmTudor Tastes: Cooking in the Age Henry of VIIIA taste of the past to coincide with the St Fagans Food Fair. Awaken your senses at Haverfordwest House Tudor kitchen while dinner’s on the fire.

Sun 8 September 3pm – 4pm Thanksgiving Service Welsh language Thanksgiving Service, Penrhiw Chapel, held by Cardiff Unitarians. All welcome.

Sun 15 September 2pm – 3pm Talk: Owain GlyndŵrOn the weekend that Owain Glyndwr made himself the Prince of Wales in 1400, Museum craftsman Geraint Thomas tells the story of this rebel prince’s fight for an independent Wales.

Sat 21 September 11am – 1pm St Fagans Book Club Join our book group to discuss Allen Raine’s recently re-issued novel A Welsh Witch.

Sat 28 September 11am – 1pm Knit & Sew Group Bring along your own craft project and exchange ideas.

Sat 28 – Sun 29 September 10am – 5pm Glamorgan Iron Horse Vintage Machinery Glamorgan Iron Horse Society display their vintage farm machinery.

SeptemberSun 8 September, 2pm – 3pm Ask the Gardener: Grapes for sale! Taste some of our grapes at the Vinery and buy a bunch to take home.

Sat 21 – Sun 22 September 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm Iron SmeltingWatch us tackle this highly-skilled and dangerous task – making beautiful metal objects using fire and ore.

st fagans: national history museum what's on july - september 2013

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