From Witches to Stitches: Tudor Medicine this October half term

This October Half Term we’re delving into the murky medicine and hair-raising healing of fifteenth century life.

The Wise Woman and the Surgeon’s Wife
Tuesday 28th and Thursday 30th October 2025 1130, 1230, 1330 & 1415

Come and meet the Wise Woman and the Surgeon’s wife. Bring your wounds and your woes to our two Tudor ‘experts’ – the local wise woman and the wife of the ship’s surgeon. Find out what cures and potions they can recommend and what disgusting diseases they can treat… with even more disgusting remedies!

Make your own lantern
Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025 1100 – 1500 daily

Shine a light this Halloween on the dark and dingy parts of our ship and the world of Tudor medicine. How did a surgeon see what he was doing when treating his patients below decks? Make your own Tudor Lantern – beef tallow candles not included!

Take the Surgeon’s Trail
Throughout October Half Term

Take the Surgeon’s trail through the museum as he checks up on the health of the crew and help him find essential ingredients and equipment.

You may also like the following events from The Mary Rose:

• Next Friday, 12th September, 11:00 am, Heritage Open Days in Portsmouth
• This month, 25th September, 10:00 am, Relaxed Opening Mornings at The Mary Rose in Portsmouth
• Next month, 28th October, 12:00 pm, Cunning Folk : Life in the era of practical magic in Portsmouth

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Portsmouth, Health & Wellness events in Portsmouth.