Bodiam Dig: Medieval graffiti tour
Join in with leading medieval graffiti expert and author Matthew Champion for an after-hours medieval graffiti tour around the castle.
- Booking essential
Join multi-award winning Historian and archaeologist Matthew Champion as he takes you on a tour round Bodiam Castle after hours. Discover and find out more about the historic inscriptions etched into the walls hundreds of years ago, left by voices gone by.
Matthew studied history and landscape archaeology at the University of East Anglia. As a freelance archaeologist he is widely regarded as England’s leading expert on medieval graffiti inscriptions, and has worked with organisations such as English Heritage, Canterbury Cathedral, and The National Trust, as well as writing and lecturing extensively upon the subject.
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July, 6pm-7.30pm
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for adults and children aged 16 plus, accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Meet outside Visitor Reception.
- What to bring and wear
This event takes place outside. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear.
- Accessibility
Parts of the tour takes place in the upper areas of castle and are not suitable for those with limited mobility, as they include steep steps up and down. Please see the access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle for further information.
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