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Medieval Mayhem at Auckland Palace

Auckland Palace & Gardens
Market Place
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7NR

Tel: +44 01388 743750

An archery target with two children holding bow and arrows with the instructor

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A Medieval Mayhem event will take over Auckland Palace grounds on Saturday 26th July, offering a packed programme of performances, crafts and activities.

The day will feature lively medieval music from The Ran Tanners, swordplay lessons with warrior bishop Antony Bek, six archery ranges (ages 7+), hands-on medieval crafts, including coin striking and embroidery led by Acle Early Medieval Re-Enactment Society. There is heraldry activity, including teaching about symbolic language of heraldry and crafts such as pennant designing.

Visitors can also enjoy open-air painting sessions with fine artist Jilly Johnston and get up close to stunning birds of prey in a live display by Walworth Birds of Prey.

This event is brought to you by Hearth, a new community initiative in partnership with the Auckland Project.

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Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Free	Free

Grounds activities and Bishop’s Kitchen café are free – you will need a ticket to enter the Palace

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Opening Times

2025 (26 July 2025)
Day	Times
Saturday	10:30	- 15:30

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Book Tickets

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Map & Directions

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