

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Saxons Opening Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Step into the world of the Saxons and celebrate the opening of our new SAXON exhibition with a vibrant day of living history, storytelling and discovery.
Be the first to discover our exciting new exhibition The SAXONS, a major new immersive exhibition at Discover Bucks Museum exploring Buckinghamshire’s Saxon past through extraordinary archaeological discoveries. Step into early medieval life as you encounter the Princely Burial at Taplow, the Warlord of Marlow and artefacts from 122 graves uncovered at the Wendover Saxon Cemetery, many on display for the first time.

Throughout the day, enjoy immersive storytelling sessions with The Red Phoenix, inspired by Anglo-Saxon myths, dragons and saints, kings and queens, heroes and monsters, and the powerful gods of the Saxon world. Sessions run at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3.3pm giving families plenty of opportunities to gather, listen and be transported to another time.

Your admission ticket includes access to four free expert talks from re-enactment specialists Wulfheodenas (recommended for ages 10+). Discover the story of the Taplow Barrow, a princely 7th-century burial overlooking the Upper Thames (10:30am); explore what archaeology reveals about early Anglo-Saxon female clothing (12:00pm); uncover the mystery of the Marlow Warlord (2:00pm); and learn about the 7th-century burial known as the Ford Laverstock Warrior (3:30pm). Free tickets for these talks must be booked when purchasing your admission tickets.

Get hands-on with a range of creative activities designed to bring Saxon skills to life. Children can decorate their very own Saxon sword and shield, hunt for Saxon coins in our dig pit using mini metal detectors and create a coin rubbing to take home.

Alongside entry to The SAXONS exhibition, talks, storytelling and crafts, your ticket also includes entry to the rest of the museum – including the Lenborough Hoard. You can also add entry to the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery for an additional charge, making it a full day of exploration and adventure for the whole family.

At a glance
10am – 5pm – Throughout the day discover The SAXON exhibition, drop in hands-on crafts, dig pit, coin rubbing, re-enactors and lots more!

10.30am – The Taplow Barrow Talk – A princely 7th century burial overlooking the Upper Thames . A review of the history and finds of the Taplow barrow.

10.30am – The Red Phoenix storytelling

11.30am – The Red Phoenix storytelling 

12:00pm – Early Anglo Saxon female clothing Talk – What the archaeology of dress accessories and textiles can tell us.

12.30pm – The Red Phoenix storytelling

1.30pm – The Red Phoenix storytelling 

2:00pm – The Marlow Warlord Talk – What the archaeology tells us.

2.30pm – The Red Phoenix storytelling 

3:30pm – The Ford Laverstock Warrior Talk – A 7th century burial.

3.30pm – The Red Phoenix storytelling
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aylesbury/saxons-opening-day/200029840953038
- **Event Categories**: Exhibitions, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://discoverbucksmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/category/70509?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=aylesbury-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Aylesbury
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Discover Bucks Museum, 9 Church Street, HP202QP Aylesbury, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.81728
- **long**: -0.81489
- **full address**: Discover Bucks Museum, 9 Church Street, HP202QP Aylesbury, United Kingdom, 9 Church Street, Aylesbury, HP20 2QP, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Discover Bucks Museum (https://allevents.in/org/discover-bucks-museum/1811665)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am (+00:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Discover Bucks Museum, 9 Church Street, HP202QP Aylesbury, United Kingdom, 9 Church Street, Aylesbury, HP20 2QP, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Discover Bucks Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Exhibitions, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Saxons Opening Day ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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