There’ll be medieval merriment galore in Hull’s old town as the ever-popular Medieval Mayhem returns to the Museums Quarter this weekend (Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July).
The free event will once again see the Museums Quarter transformed into a medieval encampment and visitors come face-to-face with knights in armour, as the knights of the medieval combat society display their combat skills during a series of demonstrations throughout the weekend.
Visitors will have the chance to delve deeper into what life was like in the medieval period by interacting with the knights and their supporters, enjoy live medieval music and pottery demonstrations and explore living history displays on everything from medicine to fletching and cooking.
Throughout the weekend, visitors can take part in free activities including making their own medieval inspired pottery, as well as creating their own rainbow shields and crowns to celebrate Pride in Hull.
There’ll also be the chance to hear nature and history themed storytelling, song and music with the Wild Man of the Woods.
On Sunday (28th), Hull Libraries will join us with fun medieval tales for younger children and for a small fee, visitors can try their hand at archery to see if they could have made it as a master medieval archer!
A number of the combat displays, pottery demonstrations and storytelling performances on each day will be British Sign Language interpreted. Further details and timings for these can be found on the Hull Museums website.
A relaxed, pre-bookable craft session, with limited numbers, designed for children who have a disability, are neurodivergent, or experience anxiety, will also run on the morning of each event day. You can find out more and book tickets for these sessions here.
Hull Museums Manager Jane Avison said: “It’s great to kick start our summer of free activities with the Medieval Mayhem event. This free event will give families the chance to experience the sights, sounds and smells of Medieval Hull.”
Councillor Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder for leisure and culture, said: “Medieval Mayhem is always incredibly popular with visitors and 2024’s event has some fantastic free activities planned. I look forward to seeing families enjoying themselves across the weekend.”
Medieval Mayhem takes place 11am-4pm on both Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July.
