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Dragons Arise!

With the Spring come the Dragons!

Our second dragons event for families is Saturday 22nd March 2-5pm!
Calling all knights, princesses, dragons and their attendants. Bring a sword and shield, put on your best dress, spread your wings and join us at Brancepeth Castle!

Where do dragons go in winter?
Do they fly south for warmer weather?
Does their inner fire keep them warm?
Or do they curl up on piles of gold deep in a cave?

Hear the dragons tell their tales, and get creative making dragon memories.

Tickets:

Saturday 22nd March 2-5pm
£2 children (under 14), £3 adult
Coming soon in our ticket shop

What's happening:

Dragon story telling, dragon puppets, medivael re-enactment, and selection of free and paid crafts and activities throughout the afternoon.

Activities:

  • Join "Outlaws and Vagabonds" re-enactment group to wield a sword and find out what it takes to be a knight
  • Make a dragon mask
  • Design a shield
  • Watch a performance
  • Listen to a story
  • Meet the dragons - have a photo with your favourite dragon puppet, find out how they are made, and how they move
  • Be inspired and imagine your own dragon to add to the Dragonology book.
  • Share stories in the dragon book book corner
  • Find out about rich history of North-East dragon folklore in the Radical Dragons exhibition https://radicaldragonsnorth.wordpress.com/about/

Good to know:

  • Fancy dress encouraged for young and old alike - come as a knight, a princess, a medieval personage, a dragon...
  • Cafe for drinks and dragon snacks, or bring a picnic.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Access to the castle interior is via eight steps (assistance can be given carrying up pushchairs)
  • Free parking outside the castle on the grass (sat-nav DH7 8DF).
  • 5 minute walk from Brancepeth Village bus stop, buses every 20 minutes (46 Durham-Crook service).

Bringing long-forgotten stories of the North East's dragons back to life with beautiful hand-crafted puppets. From puppets that sit on the hand to the Lambton Worm - the three person monster!



(Photo credits: https://www.instagram.com/williamjamesphoto)