Children's play area temporary closure

Our children's play area will be closed Monday 15 to Thursday 18 April, due to the first phase of the resurfacing and drainage works taking place in the car park. The country park and Anglo-Saxon Village will remain open throughout. Thank you for your patience while these works are carried out.

Drum Birthing Demonstrations

Drum Birthing Demonstrations

Event details

Come and experience drum birthing living history demonstrations by Bear Number 9 at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village.

Our ancestors drummed to celebrate and commemorate, in times of transition, sorrow or joy.

Join Bear number 9 as they demonstrate the processes of preparing and making sacred drums in the Saxon-Village throughout the week.

Daily (Monday 8 – Friday 12 August) - 12pm-2pm
See how to transform fresh deer hide into raw hide by soaking, scraping, stretching and drying.

Daily (Monday 8 – Friday 12 August) - 3pm-4pm
Public drumming session in the Main Hall
Take part in a group drumming session and see for yourself how the drum touches both heart and mind.

Suitable for all ages and abilities. No experience needed.

Parking fee: £3 for the day

This project is being delivered by West Stow as part of the Brecks Fen Edge & Rivers Landscape Partnership Scheme supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (visit The Brecks website for more information or events).

Times: 12pm-4pm
Tickets: Standard admission charges apply
Booking: Not required
Venue: West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village

This event is promoted by West Suffolk Council & Brecks Fen Edge and Rivers Landscape Partnership.

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