Witchbottles
The Old King's Head, Kirton High Street, Kirton , Lincolnshire, UKWitch Bottles For this workshop we will have learnt about the history and the meaning behind the witch bottles that we find in ancient buildings buried in the ground, and so it is now your turn to make your own. You will be guided on how to create your very own bottle, with specific ingredients,…
Knights Templar Series
Online , United KingdomJoin us, and Dr Nicholas Morton, for a series of talks. This fourth, and last, talk, The Templar heresy trials, will be held online on 19 May 2022. On 18 March 1314 the Templar master James of Molay was burned at the stake on the orders of King Philip IV of France. This event marked…
The 1217 Battle of Lincoln
Online , United KingdomJoin us, and Erik Grigg, as he delivers an interesting online talk: The 1217 Battle of Lincoln is one of the most pivotal battles in English history, but it is often poorly understood if it is remembered at all. Erik has examined over a dozen medieval chronicles, walked the route of the battle and lectured…
Dragon Egg Hunt at Bolingbroke Castle
Bolingbroke Castle Moat Lane, Old Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire, United KingdomCalling all budding knights and princesses! Join us at Bolingbroke Castle for our Family Activity Day where we’re going to be hunting for lost dragon eggs. Explore the nooks and crannies of the castle seeking the golden eggs, and then venture into the village on a special mission for the king. Impress the king’s court with your…
The Life and Times of Sleaford Castle
Online , United KingdomJoin Mark Bamford as he delivers The Life and Times of Sleaford Castle. This is an online talk. Tickets: Members £5 / Non-members £7 Tickets can be bought from our shop and if this isn’t the first time you’ve paid more why don’t you become a member and start saving?
Dragonfly Workshop
The Old King's Head, Kirton High Street, Kirton , Lincolnshire, UKJoin us, IN PERSON, with Jessica of Blooming Crafty, at our newly renovated venue, The Old King’s Head. Use English willow to make a dragonfly. Members £25 / Non-members £30. Tickets can be bought from our shop and if this isn’t the first time you’ve paid more why don’t you become a member and start saving?
Walking Tour of Kirton and Cake at The Old King’s Head.
The Old King's Head, Kirton High Street, Kirton , Lincolnshire, UKThanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and part of the Old King’s Head Project, Heritage Lincolnshire has been working with some incredible volunteers to develop a Walking Tour for you to join us on to explore and discover Kirton, the Old King's Head and then afterwards some cake! Join us as we…
Full day Leathermaking Skills Workshop
The Old King's Head, Kirton High Street, Kirton , Lincolnshire, UKJoin us, IN PERSON, at our newly brought-back-to-life venue, The Old King’s Head in Kirton. Over the full day you will get hands on to learn about different types of leather, practice traditional skills and techniques of working with leather and produce your own project piece that is achievable in the course time. The project…
Half day session Leathermaking Workshop
The Old King's Head, Kirton High Street, Kirton , Lincolnshire, UKJoin us, IN PERSON, at our newly brought-back-to-life venue, The Old King’s Head in Kirton. On your taster leathermaking session, you will get hands on to practice decoration including stamping and dye before making a small item such as a bookmark or luggage tag. You will make your own design and use a variety of…
Walking Tour of Kirton and Cake at The Old King’s Head.
The Old King's Head, Kirton High Street, Kirton , Lincolnshire, UKThanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and part of the Old King’s Head Project, Heritage Lincolnshire has been working with some incredible volunteers to develop a Walking Tour for you to join us on to explore and discover Kirton, the Old King's Head and then afterwards some cake! Join us as we…
Bird Feeder Workshop
The Old King's Head, Kirton High Street, Kirton , Lincolnshire, UKJoin us, IN PERSON, with Jessica of Blooming Crafty, at our newly renovated venue, The Old King’s Head. Weave your very own bird feeder using enough willow and traditional techniques. Members £25 / Non-members £30. Tickets can be bought from our shop and if this isn’t the first time you’ve paid more why don’t you become a member and start…
Wand making
The Old King's Head, Kirton High Street, Kirton , Lincolnshire, UKWand Making The wand is one of the most iconic items related to witchcraft, and with this workshop we are going to make our own. One of the best ways to create strong magic is to have a deep connection with your tools, so choosing from a selection of plain wooden wands, you will decorate…