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Anglo-Saxon Weekend

Priory Park
11.00 am to 4.00 pm

Join Southend Museums and explore the daily life of the Anglo-Saxons at a living history camp. Have the chance to witness a battle re-enactment & have a go yourself, take part in Anglo-Saxon themed crafts and activities, and get hands on with archaeological excavation!

Living history camp will include: clothing display, weapons display and demonstration, battle re-enactment, food demonstrations & even the chance to have a go at a battle re-enactment for children under 11!

Other activities included: a sandpit mini-dig, archaeology themed puzzle, and an Anglo-Saxon themed craft activity.

A full schedule of events will be available on the day from Priory Visitor Centre.

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