'Hereward Returns!'

The resurgence of interest in the folk-hero of the Fenlands continues and now we are arranging a weekend-long festival to celebrate the life and times of the outlaw Hereward the Wake in association with Baldocks Mill Heritage Centre, Bourne, and Crowland Abbey as part of the Heritage Open Days weekend this coming September. Free entry!

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Hereward was exiled at the age of 18 and returned some years later in early September of 1067 to find that his paternal home had been taken over by Normans and his younger brother had been murdered. He leapt from the shadows and slaughtered them, the next morning 15 Norman heads were hanging from the entrance to his father's home. His legend grew..

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Hereward's Return at BALDOCKS MILL BOURNE - THIS SATURDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 10am to 4pm

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Living History Re-enactment experience of the Folk in the Life and Times of Anglo-Saxon Bourne complete with the Norman Lord who has overtaken Bourne and has set up residence in Hereward's family home and killed his younger brother.

Plus Arts & Crafts stalls and including a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry being embroidered as well as talks on Hereward and his exploits by historians.

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Hereward's Wake will be marked by talks and the Bayeux Tapestry replica on Sunday 9th September at Crowland Abbey 1pm to 3pm.

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Come along to this Hereward Gathering and celebrate Hereward's Return - help us to make this a special weekend and come along to Hereward Country in the South Lincolnshire Fenlands to pay tribute to one of the most awe-inspiring individuals in the history of our land.

The Event line-up includes:

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