SUSSEX will be travelling back into the Middle Ages this weekend as Michelham Priory House and Gardens is transformed with cooking, crafting and fighting activities.

The medieval weekend will showcase how people lived, worked and played in the 12th and 13th centuries.

The event, which is on September 4 and 5, will demonstrate how the people of Sussex lived 900 years ago with activities such as hand-weaving and natural dyeing.

Lindsay Lawrence, Property manager said that the weekend will offer a great educational day out for the family.

She said: “Our Medieval Weekend allows visitors to immerse themselves in medieval life.

“The encampments provide a live action window into a fascinating period in history, which was a time of great social change.

The Argus: The event is on September 4 and 5.The event is on September 4 and 5.

“It’s a really interactive experience - people can walk right up to our medieval enthusiasts and experts and ask them about how people lived.”

Walking through the living history camps will provide an insight into medieval life, with the smells of traditional meals, the sound of traders and the clang of swords and shields throughout the day.

Michelham Priory House and Gardens, which is owned by Sussex Archaeological Society, dates back to 1229 and is set within an island, surrounded by the largest medieval moat in the country.

The Argus: Michelham Priory has the largest medieval moat in the country.Michelham Priory has the largest medieval moat in the country.

Lindsay added: “There are plenty of great activities for children, from hobby horse jousting to themed crafts, as well as archery displays from our very own Michelham bowmen. It’s always a fun and educational day out for all the family.

The day will offer activities for everybody’s interests, with archery displays, jousting, crafting, cookery and much more.

The Medieval Weekend will run from 10.30am until 5.00pm on both days and advance tickets, bookable online, start at £9.70 for adults, £4.65 for children and £8.80 for seniors.

Family tickets start at £14.40 for one adult and up to three children, and £25 for two adults and up to four children.

Members, carers of visitors with disabilities and children under the age of five go free. Tickets can be purchased at www.sussexpast.co.uk or on the door.