Manor Farm, the largest heritage site in the London Borough of Hillingdon, is open for privileged behind-the-scenes access on 16 and 17 September, as part of Open House London.
Come and explore buildings not usually open to the public, and immerse yourself in living history spanning from the Norman to Tudor era. Our programmed activities will engage visitors of all ages, young and old.
These will include a Norman settlement with archery and tournament demonstrations, children’s craft workshops, storytelling, special guided tours, the screening of historic footage of the area, and more.
On Sunday only, discover the beautiful 13th century wooden Great Barn animated by Medieval dance and workshops with live period music.
Saturday 16 September
Community Hut: The Old Hillingdon Cinema
- 10.30am – 5pm A programme of archival film footage showing the borough from early 20th century to 1960s
Motte: Milites de Bec Norman settlement
Learn more about our Norman invaders from 1066 with a special living history encampment. There will be displays from the Late Saxon and Norman Conquest periods including cooking, crafts, warrior training and display. They welcome visitors and questions!
- 10.15am – 10.45pm ARCHERY
- 1 pm -1.30pm ARMING OF THE KNIGHT/WHAT THE WARRIORS WORE
- 3.30pm – 4pm TOURNAMENT
Great Barn:
Hillingdon Autumn Show
Open from 1.30 pm. Come along and see the competition exhibits of fruits, vegetables, art work, jams and pickles and floral arrangements all produced by our creative and green-fingered residents.
Stables:
DROP-IN CRAFT WORKSHOP (suitable ages 3+) Medieval themed children’s craft workshop making shields, swords and crowns with Suzi Malik. Workshops run for 1 hour at the following times;
- 10.30am
- 12.10pm
- 2pm
- 3.50pm
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Pram Shed:
Free access to the permanent exhibition of 18th and 19th century agricultural tools including a special activity sheet for the kids.
Manor Farm House: Heritage, exhibition & tour
- 10am – 5pm INTERPRETATION CENTRE
- 10am – 5pm GARDEN SUBURB EXHIBITION Ruislip; one of the first Garden Suburbs in the country.
- 2pm GUIDED TOUR from Eileen Bowlt, President of Ruislip, Northwood & Eastcote Local History Society
Sunday 17 September
Community Hut: The Old Hillingdon Cinema
- 10.30am – 5pm ARCHIVE FILM SCREENING A programme showing footage of the borough from early 20th century to 1960s
Driveway: Duck Pond Market
- 10am – 2pm ARTISAN FOOD AND CRAFT MARKET stalls along the Duck Pond path
Motte: Milites de Bec Norman settlement
Learn more about our Norman invaders from 1066 with a special living history encampment. There will be displays from the Late Saxon and Norman Conquest periods including cooking, crafts, warrior training and display. They welcome visitors and questions!
- 10am – 10:30am ARCHERY
- 12pm – 12.30pm ARMING OF THE KNIGHT/WHAT THE WARRIORS WORE
- 2.15pm – 2.45pm TOURNAMENT
Manor Farm Library: Lecture
- 3.30pm -4.30pm [TBC] David Duncan, Chairman of the Ruislip Woods Trust; A History of Ruislip Woods
Great Barn: Heritage, period dances & music
Nonsuch Dance: www.nonsuchdance.co.uk
K’antu Ensemble: www.kantu-ensemble.co.uk
Come and join in with historical dance from early medieval to Tudor times, accompanied by a travel through time playlist with a 5-piece ensemble of live music.
- 10am – 11am HERITAGE TREASURE HUNT
- 11am – 12pm NONSUCH MEDIEVAL DANCE Workshop and Demonstration
- 12pm – 12. 45pm HERITAGE TREASURE HUNT
- 12.45pm – 1pm K’ANTU ENSEMBLE: Historical Folk Music
- 1pm – 2pm NONSUCH TUDOR DANCE Workshop and Demonstration
- 2pm – 2.45pm HERITAGE TREASURE HUNT
- 2.45pm – 3pm K’ANTU ENSEMBLE: Historical Folk Music
- 3pm – 4pm NONSUCH MEDIEVAL DANCE Workshop and Demonstration
- 4pm – 4.30pm GUIDED TOUR of the Great Barn; Claire FitzGerald, Community Activity & Heritage Officer
- 4. 30pm – 5pm HERITAGE TREASURE HUNT
Stables:
DROP-IN CRAFT WORKSHOP (suitable ages 3+) Medieval themed children’s craft workshop making shields, swords and crowns with Suzi Malik. Workshops run for 1 hour at the following times;
- 10.30am
- 12.10pm
- 2pm
- 3.50pm
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In the Orchard: STORYTELLING TENT
Hear tales of daring delivered by Dave the Medieval storyteller. Suitable for all ages, the sessions last 30 minutes and run throughout the day starting at: 10.30am, 11.15pm, 12pm, 2pm and last one at 3.30pm.
Pram Shed: An Exhibition of Farming Tools from 18th and 19th Century.
Manor Farm House: Heritage, Exhibition and Tour
- 10am – 5pm INTERPRETATION CENTRE
- 10am – 5pm GARDEN SUBURB EXHIBITION: One of the first garden suburbs in the country.
- 2pm – 3pm GUIDED TOUR Eileen Bowlt, President Ruislip, Northwood & Eastcote Local History Society*
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