We had a glorious day with bright sunshine most of the day. We were joined by Rhys’s Gran and Harrison’s Gran too. (Thank you, ladies,!)  We split up into two groups, but met up for a lovely picnic lunch at the cannons.

There were super exhibitions to see and the players in the castle were keen to involve the children. The chambermaid of Mary Queen of Scots told us all about her life and one of the groups was even taught a dance in the Great Hall by a Lady in Waiting.

The children got to see what people ate in Medieval times in the Great Kitchen and how young boys had the job of turning the spits at the fire. They particularly enjoyed trying on clothes, playing the musical instruments of the time and having fun with the jester.

Throughout our walks the children were knowledgeable about parts of the castle and how they could defend the castle.

At the very end it was time for the shop and the most popular things bought were of course….swords and catapults!