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Huntingdon Market Square
Huntingdon Town Hall 53 High St, Huntingdon PE29 3AQ
Each Wednesday in August, join us at the Cromwell Museum to explore what it was like to live in the 17th century through hands-on and creative activities. Become a civil war soldier, create prints with 17th century flowers and herbs, take part in spy training, and learn to ‘paint with stone’ by making your own pietra dura craft!
Wednesday 2 August: Pike Drills
10am - 3pm
Huntingdon Market Square
Do you have what it takes to join the New Modelled Army and fight for Parliament?Join us and meet real Civil War soldiers, take part in pike training, and receive your recruitment certificate signed by Oliver Cromwell!
Training will take place every hour beginning at 10:00am. No booking required, drop in only. Ages 6+.
Wednesday 9 August: Floral Printing
12pm - 4pm
Huntingdon Town Hall
Discover how to preserve herbs and flowers from our 17th century garden using printing techniques.
No booking required, drop in only. Ages 6+.
Wednesday 16 August: Secret Spy Training
12pm - 4pm
Huntingdon Town Hall
Drop into Huntingdon Town Hall and become a 17th century spy with our spymaster! Learn to make invisible ink, write in code, and how to make secret notes.
No booking required, drop in only. Ages 6+.
Wednesday 23 August: Painting with Stone
12pm - 4pm
Huntingdon Town Hall
Discover the ‘painting with stone’ technique behind Cromwell’s pietra dura pomade chest, and create your own version in this fun and creative activity.
No booking required, drop in only. Ages 6+.
