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Join us at Michelham Priory House & Gardens for a magical event of dancing, drumming, fire and feasting to bless the trees and wish them good health for the year ahead!

Bring along a musical instrument, decorate yourself in foliage and feathers and join the torchlit procession to wake the apple trees from their slumber, scare away evil spirits and celebrate winter as the Tudors did.

The event will be led by traditional experts, who will help transport you back 500 years to when Wassailing was common across Sussex.

What’s on offer:

Morris dancing from Mythago Morris and Blackpowder Morris.

Live music from Rattlebag Choir and Pentacle Drummers, and live dancing from Gallyard Tudor Dancing.

Everyone’s favourite jester, Devilstick Peat will be joining us entertaining crowds of all ages.

Delicious food from Ye Olde Spud Shoppe and Harold’s Hog Roast will be on offer, plus a bar operated by Chiddingly Parish Bonfire Society (evening only).

Hot and cold refreshments are available at both the Family Wassail (2.45pm to 5pm) and the Adult-only Wassail (6pm to 10pm) and alcohol will be served at the adult event only.

 

Family Wassail

A family-friendly Wassail with no alcohol permitted or served.

2.45pm to 5pm

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Adult-only Wassail

Over 18s only at this evening Wassail with a licensed bar.

6pm to 10pm

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Note: Entry to this event is by ticket only. No special offers (Gardener’s World, Art Fund, Historic Houses, Blue Peter badges etc.) will be accepted. Free entry for members of Sussex Past does not apply at this event. 

Tickets will not be available to purchase at the gate.

If you plan to park on-site, it is essential to purchase a parking ticket (£1) for each car you intend to bring. This helps us ensure that everyone who wishes to park can do so comfortably. We also encourage car-sharing wherever possible to maximise available spaces.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. View our ticket terms and conditions here.

Dogs are not permitted at this event (with the exception of assistance dogs) due to the nature of the event.

The event is being run in partnership with Martlet Productions.

 

From our visitors

"Incredibly stunning place. You get a medieval feel and can imagine being there as a King. They have done well to keep it like this and would highly recommend"

TheoB via Tripadvisor - Lewes Castle

“A Trip Back in Time. Fascinating history of the Roman Palace. Well explained. Lots to see in the museum and the remains. Incredible detail in the layout of the Palace.”

Sue A via Tripadvisor - Fishbourne Roman Palace

“Go Visit NOW! The gardens are genuinely some of the most beautiful we’ve seen. We are going back soon.”

HorshamLass via Tripadvisor - Michelham Priory

“This was such an interesting place to come to. You could really feel the history of this place.”

Fifi582014 via Tripadvisor - The Priest House and Gardens