Mop Fair at Little Moreton Hall

Sarah Gaffney-Lang, Families Editor

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Mop Fair

21-22 September 2019

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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Little Moreton Hall
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Living History Group, Amicorum, will be taking over Little Moreton Hall for the weekend and bringing it to life. Get involved in this immersive event and discover what autumn would have been like at the house during Tudor times.

The event is free, with normal admission to the venue.

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