NAPOLEONIC WEEKEND

Bringing history to life with some of the most exciting tales from the era of Sharpe and Napoleon.

Museum entry is free – Some activities may carry a small charge.

Highlights include:

• Actor Jason Salkey aka “Rifleman Harris” – one of Sharpe’s chosen men, from the hit TV series Sharpe – will be attending

• Sharpe Appreciation Society with memorabilia from the classic TV show
  • 11am – 4pm

• Horse Show – Cavalcade
  • 2pm
  • Adults £2.50
  • Concession £1.50

• Dramatic live performances

• Make-and-take arts and crafts activities
  • 11am – 4pm
  • £1 per child

• Handling sessions
  • 12pm – 4pm

• Living History Display from the 33rd and 68th Rifles

• Children’s pike and musket drill

• Military drill and musket firing displays in the tiltyard

• Press Gang. Calling swabs of all ages! Scrub the decks and stand by ya’ beds! See what life was like in the Royal Navy 200 years ago
  • £1.50
  • 11.30am & 15.30pm for children aged 5 -12 years
  • Maximum 20 per session

• Have-A-Go sword fighting
  • £3.00
  • 12.30pm for children 8 years+
  • minimum height 4ft

Museum entry is free – Some activities may carry a small charge.

Visitor Information

The location address, map and a guide to getting here can be found on the Visitor Information page