The event was held to bring to people’s attention the importance of the Abbey for Whitland, Wales and indeed the world.
Over 400 people enjoyed the event over two wonderful sunny days.
Mark the dates of September 23 and 24 in your diaries, because there will be a second Open Doors event at Whitland Abbey ruins, between 11 am and 5 pm on both days.
There will be even more for you to explore than last year:
• a wide variety of activities for all ages, including a talk by the Director of the Dyfed Archaeological Trust, an historical quiz and a scavenger hunt, as well as medieval activities including archery and scything demonstrations.
• find out about and actually see some medieval armour and clothing.
• stalls will be selling a wide range of products that were used in medieval times such as honey, jams, beeswax products, lavender products.
• interpretative drawings showing how the Abbey might have looked
• an afternoon performance on Saturday by the Whitland Male Voice Choir, a talk on the divined patterns in the Abbey by Ellis Taylor and the chance to meet the artist Maria Lalic while she creates some artwork inspired by the Abbey.
• metal and leather work demonstrations
• yoga sessions and dramatic monologues
• a chance to meet some friendly alpacas close-up! Not necessarily medieval, but who could resist.
Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic or there will be refreshments available within the old cloisters. A free local park and ride service will also be in place to get people can get to and from the event easily. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome!
It will be a fun couple of days for all, while highlighting to both local people and visitors the Abbey’s existence and importance.
More information can be found on the website: whitlandabbey.wales and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WhitlandAbbey/ or you can contact: [email protected] to find out more.