Activities
The Middle Earth Weekend has activities for everyone.
Here is just a selection.
To find out more you will just have to come along.
- Face Painting
- Archery – See if you've got what it takes to be like Legolas
- Dragons
- Medieval Re-enactments
- Craft demonstrations
- Guided Walks – Our excellent local guides will take you on walking tours to places you never knew existed.
- Sarehole Mill – See the mill in action and explore the new gardens.
- Drama Production – Local drama group, Shire Productions, will be presenting excerpts from Tolkien’s works in the wonderful setting of Moseley Bog (Booking required)
- Poetry reading and music
- Competitions – Including the ever popular costume competition, with prizes for the best costume. (Booking required)
See our costumes pages for ideas on making your own. - Shire Country Park Rangers – Find out about their work with the volunteers who help care for The Shire Country Park.
Details and timetable for all activities will be in the programme, available at the gate for just £1.

