Tudor Warfare from Hands on History
Last night we hosted a talk on Tudor Warfare by Martin and Daryl from Hands on History. Our guests watched as volunteers were dressed in full plate armour as would have been worn at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 and one of the archers who would have fought in Henry
The summer holidays are nearly over
Our last Living History Day of the summer holidays today was great fun. We enjoyed talking to our guests about Tudor and Stuart life. Our amazing volunteers, Tricia, Georgia, Maddy and Ellie all engaged our visitors with chats on period clothing, medicines, food and industry. Here you see some of
Lewes History Group visit Bridge Cottage
Thank you to Lewes History Group who visited us last Thursday. We were glad you enjoyed your visit. Any local groups wishing to organise their own visit to us please get in touch, we are happy to host a tour or talk. Email us at: education@bridgecottageuckfield.co.uk
Last ‘Living History Day’ of the summer holidays
Join us at for the last Living History Day of the summer holidays at Bridge Cottage next Wed 31st Aug 10am-3pm. Our Living History Days have been lots of fun so far – we’ve really enjoyed meeting all our visitors and telling them a little bit about life in the
Another great day had by all at our ‘Living History Day’
Monday 22nd August we were pleased to host another 16/17th Century Living History day. Our visitors were able to experience life during the Tudor and Stuart period. Our medicine room shared cures for common illnesses. A particular favourite was a cure for bad hearing: a grey eel with a white
ReptoParty coming to Bridge Cottage
THIS WEEKEND! Saturday 13th August 10:30-1pm. ReptoParty! Get up close to some to amazing creatures.
LIVE MUSIC: Concert Series
Our Concert Series starts 17th September. Come and enjoy our concert series held within the hall chamber of our 15th Century Medieval Wealden Hall House. All the individual events are listed on our events page. Classical Flute & Harp – 17th September. Tickets £12 (under 18s £6) Starts @ 8pm. Interval
Ann Kramer Draws A Crowd
Thank you to all the inspiring Sussex women (& men) who came to our talk this evening by author and historian Ann Kramer. We heard about the lives of many interesting, pioneering and inspiring Sussex women throughout history. Interestingly did you know Marie Corbett (1859-1932) campaigned for women’s rights and
Living History Days
Are you coming to our next Living History Day? Bring the kids along for some more Summer holiday fun! Come and join us at Bridge Cottage and experience life during the Tudor & Stuart period. Watch food preparation demonstrations, experience medicinal remedies for common illnesses, try on period clothing. We
Project update 18th April 2016
The Official Opening of the refurbished Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre, Uckfield is to be held on the 23rd April. This is the time when we thank the many groups and people who have helped in the restoration of this iconic building. The occasion is very much one of celebrating the
