To mark its reopening for the 2024 season, Avoncroft Museum has planned a traditional ‘Waking Up with Wassailing’ over five days during the February half term.

From Wednesday 14 February until Sunday 18 February, there will be two Wassailing processions taking place each day at 11.00am and 1.30pm, with visitors encouraged to join in the procession.

Sing along song sheets with traditional wassailing songs will be handed out and visitors can make a noise with pots, pans and bells provided. A King and Queen of the Wassail will be selected by the procession leader, before the gathered crowd forms a procession that will wind its way to the Avoncroft Orchard.

A Wassail will be made to the trees in the orchard by all gathered and trees will be selected for decorating. Alongside the chance to learn about the site's historical cider press and opportunities to take part in wassailing themed activities.

The procession will arrive back at the Guesten Hall where some warmed mulled apple juice will be given out to make a grand Wassail (toast).

Avoncroft Museum will also be running a 'Kids Go Free' promotion over the February half term, with two free children tickets for each full price adult ticket. For more information and to book tickets, visit avoncroft.org.uk.