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Welsh Princes: Llewelyn - the last Prince of Wales?

Chased by the army of Edward the I in 1282, Prince Llewelyn has a tale to tell! Join us and Mewn Cymeriad (In Character) theatre company for this fun and educational interactive show on the East Front lawn on the 17 August.

  • Booking essential

Roll out the picninc blanket and take a seat on the East Front Lawn as we'll be whisked away back to 1282 to hear the tale of Prince Llewelyn.

Chased by the army of King Edward I, Prince Llewelyn was a man in demand. In an attempt to escape the army he galloped on his horse for miles in a bid not to be caught. Discover Llewelyn's fate and hear more about the Welsh story which captured the imagination of many over 700 years later.

11am - Performance in Welsh 1pm - Performance in English

Mewn Cymeriad is a Welsh theatre company, who present Welsh history to children in a fun and engaging way. This one man performance takes us on a journey in an eduactional, light-hearted and fun manner and is suitable for children 5 - 12 years of age (younger and older sibilings also welcome). Each performance runs for around 1 hour.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £10.00
Child £5.00
Family 1A 3C£15.00
Family 2A 2C£25.00
Family 2A 3C£30.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

5 - 12 years (older or younger sibilings also welcome)

Meeting point

The event will be on the East Front Lawn. Please call in to the ticket office when you arrive where a member of our friendly team can point you in the right direction.

What to bring and wear

Please check the weather forecast on the day and dress suitably for the weather.

Accessibility

Steps up to the East Front Lawn. There is a wheelchair lift to this area, but please note that this is at the end of a long gravelled path.

Other

11am - Performance in Welsh 1pm - Performance in English

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