Wassail at Somerset Rural Life Museum

Wassail at Somerset Rural Life Museum

Wassail is an ancient tradition observed on Old Twelfth Night. The event takes place in the museum’s 14th century Abbey Barn and around the oldest apple tree in the orchard. The purpose of the ceremony is to promote a good apple crop for the following year.

Les Davies MBE, will join us as Master of Ceremonies for the evening; crowning our Wassail King or Queen and blessing our cider trees. Local band Rapscallion will provide musical entertainment.

Tickets: Adult £12.00, Child (5+) £8.00, Under 5's free

Tickets include a seasonal drink on arrival and a piece of apple cake

Further drinks will be available to purchase along with hotdogs and burgers (cash only please)

Wrap up warm for the orchard and Abbey Barn

Doors open at 6.45 pm. The ceremony starts at 7.30 pm

For further information and to book please visit

Website

Image credit www.swheritage.org.uk

 

Event Details

Venue
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Abbey Farm, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, United Kingdom, BA6 8DB

Start Date:
14th Jan 2023 at 19:30

End Date:
14th Jan 2023 at 22:00

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