Mere Tun Village
Calling all warriors!
Step inside our Mere Tun Village each Monday & Tuesday during the summer holidays. From 12 - 3pm, see how wetlands were used throughout the ages. Find out more about how materials were used to create roundhouse villages and defend our village with our weapons training sessions!
Take a look at what's on offer:
Weapons training: Have you got what it takes to stop an attack on our Mere Tun Village? Pick up your sword and shield and work together to build a strong shield wall to keep invaders away.
Willow weaving: The villagers have lost their livestock! Help build a wall out of willow tree branches using a weaving technique - just like what would have been used in the past.
Weaver's hut: See a traditional Anglo-Saxon and Viking loom that would have been used throughout history for weaving cloth.
Roundhouse: Learn more about how we use clay, water, and manure to create an amazing roundhouse.
Wetland materials: Wetland materials are amazing, providing humans with food, crafting materials, medicines and more. Take a look at some wetland recipes from the past, like nettle soup!
Longhouse: Take a look around our brand-new longhouse and have a go at weaving and felt making
Our Mere Tun Village is accessible at no extra cost, so you can enjoy this experience as part of your regular admission (with members entering free). Some activities will be dependent on volunteer availability.
Ready to visit?
If you've been inspired to explore Martin Mere Wetland Centre, why not book your visit online.
