Events at West Stow Country Park

11 upcoming events·West Stow, Suffolk

24 Oct

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History of the English Longbow

West Stow Country Park24 Oct· 12pmWest Stow

Why did the English Longbow become such a legendary weapon? What is the story of the Longbow?

25 Oct

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Introducing the Longbow course

West Stow Country Park25 Oct· 1pmWest Stow

This course at West Stow Country Park provides an introductory talk on the fascinating history of the English longbow along with an opportunity to use these iconic items.

30–31 Oct

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Shadows of the Past

West Stow Country Park30–31 Oct· 6pmWest Stow

An atmospheric experience of the Anglo-Saxon village where visitors will engage with characters (shadows) from Pagen Mythology whilst completing simple challenges or games.

14 Nov

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A River Keeper's Year - guided walk

West Stow Country Park14 Nov· 11:30amWest Stow

Take a stroll along the River Lark and find out what life is like as a river keeper, led by Bury St Edmunds Trout Club’s, Dr John Urquhart.

21 Nov

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Sharpe’s Rifles

West Stow Country Park21 Nov· 12pmWest Stow

The 95th Rifles, made famous by Bernard Cornwell’s books and the Sharpe TV series, find out about their amazing true story.

5–6 Dec

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Meet Father Christmas at West Stow

West Stow Country Park5–6 Dec· 10amWest Stow

Come and meet Father Christmas at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village for a memorable festive experience!

13 Dec

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Anglo-Saxons at Lakenheath & West Stow

West Stow Country Park13 Dec· 12pmWest Stow

Life and death in Early Anglo-Saxon Lakenheath and West Stow according to the latest archaeological research.

23 Jan

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Ice Age Art and the modern mind

West Stow Country Park23 Jan· 2pmWest Stow

Extraordinary art created up to 40,000 years ago and what it tells us about ourselves.

6 Feb

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Tolkien’s inspiration for Middle earth

West Stow Country Park6 Feb· 12pmWest Stow

Explore how The Lord of the Rings ‘legendarium’ began. Inspiration for the books, the films and now the Rings of Power TV series.

6 Mar

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The Greatest Knight – William Marshal

West Stow Country Park6 Mar· 2pmWest Stow

The incredible story of an undefeated knight at the dawn of chivalry who beat off the French invasion of 1217.

27 Mar

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Neanderthals and Us

West Stow Country Park27 Mar· 12pmWest Stow

How close are we to Neanderthal people? The latest archaeological techniques can tell us.