International Hanseatic Day

Take a journey back to Medieval Boston and celebrate International Hanseatic Day on Saturday 31st May in Boston.

Boston Hanse Group celebrates Internation Hanseatic Day on Saturday 31st May in Boston with a selection of fantastic medieval displays including a traditionally themed medieval market, forge, Medieval food Spinners & Woodcarvers.

Leading up to the big day, artist Donna Fox will be running free silk painting batik workshops where you can help create stunning, heritage-inspired flags. These will be proudly paraded in a colourful finale of the event, enhanced by some of Donna’s larger costumes.

Here’s what you can expect on the day:

• Grand Parade at 12:30pm
• Live drumming led by musician and artist Chris Lewis-Jones
• Make a simple sheep ear headband with Ruth Pigott
• Dance performances choreographed by Beth Williams
• Medieval entertainment, including a jester and the Lincoln Waites musicians
• A bustling medieval village with crafts such as mosaics, bow-making, woodcarving, spinning, and a forge
• Medieval food and beer

Free silk painting workshops and market day activities will also be held throughout the day. Find out more, and how to book, with the link above.

The event and programme of activities are possible thanks to Arts Council England, Boston Hanse Group, Transported and Boston Borough Council.