Another innovation is a weight pulling contest with horse competing over a measured distance. On the previous day the Museum hosts a heavy horse cross country trial where teams of horses compete in a timed driving marathon with hazards, including a taxing water obstacle. The power of these magnificent animals is best seen on cross country courses. More pictures Groups of musicians will perform medieval, Tudor and Stuart pieces in and around the historic buildings, playing 'pop' music from the streets, lively music from the theatre and the court. Costumed dancers will perform both peasant and courtly dances from the 14th to the 17th centuries.
Audience participation is encouraged.
Rarest of rare farm animals converge on the Museum. Over 500 cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and poultry of numerous rare breeds will be taking part in the show, the largest in south east England. Bring the family to see the rare black Lincoln Longwool sheep, Irish Moiled Cattle with their spectacular tan, black and white markings, orange bristled Tamworth pigs and many many more. Other attractions include fleece classes, country craft and trade stands with farm and animal themes and the Museum's own team of working Shire horses. You will be able to discover what late medieval and early 16 th century cookery and table manners were really like - they were much more sophisticated and polite than you might think.