Beowulf: A Warrior's World

Schedule

Thu May 28 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT Glastonbury, United Kingdom | Glastonbury, EN

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Hear the epic tale of Beowulf with master storyteller Lizzie Bryant and join in with hands-on activities to create your own warrior gear.
What to expect
• Hear the epic story of Beowulf and discover the Anglo Saxon world in which it is set
• Decorate your own wooden shield
• Name and create your own wooden sword
• Craft a copper arm ring fit for a warrior
Need to know
• This event is suitable for children aged 7 to 14 years old
• Booking in advance is required for each child, with a maximum of 4 children per accompanying adult
• Normal admission applies to accompanying adults; entry tickets can be purchased at the welcome hut
There is a choice of two timeslots available:
10.00 am - 12.30 pm
1.30 pm - 4.00 pm
Booking required for children: £20 per child
Standard entry applies per accompanying adult.
Visit our website for more details: https://swheritage.org.uk/events/beowulf-a-warriors-world/
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Where is it happening?

Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT Glastonbury, United Kingdom, Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9TU, United Kingdom

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