The Tudor Merchant’s House in Tenby, will be joining museums from across the country for this year’s Welsh Museums Festival, which will be taking place from October 27 - November 4.

The annual event is an opportunity for everyone who lives in Wales, or visiting over the half term, to explore some of the fantastic museums we have to offer. As ever, this year’s event will have a varied programme to cater for all tastes, which include exhibitions, re-enactments and workshops, through to Halloween themed activities.

During the week visitors are being invited to get hands-on with history at the Tudor Merchant’s House and explore the many roles of 15th century servants. Designed to inspire younger visitors, a household trail will link 12 Tudor dolls hidden around the house, each depicting a different chore that would have been part of the daily routine of the Tudor Merchant’s servant staff.

Angela Jones of the National Trust, said: “We are always looking for ways to bring to life the experiences of those who lived and worked in Tudor Britain, and this treasure hunt style approach will be engaging and educational, particularly for our younger audiences.”

The Welsh Government’s Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport, Dafydd Elis-Thomas, said: “We are immensely fortunate in Wales to have such a wealth of museums that are filled with some incredibly interesting items. I very much see the festival as an opportunity for museums to reach out to their local community and help people immerse themselves in their culture and heritage. Hopefully this will help inspire a new generation of people to learn more about our fascinating history.”

Victoria Rogers, president of the Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales, added: “The aim is to inspire visitors to learn more about some of the amazing arts and heritage stories on their doorstep through a variety of different experiences. With half term and Halloween coinciding with the festival it provides an opportunity to do something with all the family, so I’d urge you to check out what’s on in your local area and get exploring!”

Visit the Tudor Merchant’s House website - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tudor-merchants-house - for more information on the week’s activities. For a full list of all events taking place as part of the Welsh Museums Festival visit www.museums.wales.