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
Image credit www.swheritage.org.uk
