Step into the shoes of a medieval monk and make a seal for authenticating a grant.

In medieval times a seal was a stamped impression in wax or other material, used to authenticate documents. Visitors will have the opportunity of making a seal in this free workshop. It is open to all ages but children must be accompanied by an adult. Warm wax is involved! (Whilst the seal making is free, makers can pay a small fee if they wish to take away the seal with an attached certificate authenticating the document).

Timings & Tours 

Saturday 13 September: 10am-10.45am, 10.45am-11.30am, 11.30am-12.15pm // 2pm-2.45pm, 2.45pm-3.30pm, 3.30pm-4.15pm, 4.15pm-5pm

Location & directions 

Directions: There are a number of ways to find us: *1.) Hop on a King Alfred Vintage Bus (participating in the Heritage Open Day). There are regular free bus trips from Winchester city centre to Hyde (approx 10 minutes) and back. *2.) Book onto our guided trail from Winchester city centre to Hyde: King Alfred’s Last Journey - a guided, child friendly trail between the 3 burial sites of King Alfred (aimed at children but everyone will enjoy discovering interesting facts). See Heritage Open Day bookings. 3.) Nearby Car Parks: Coach Park SO23 7EL, Worthy Lane SO23 7AB, River Park SO23 7DQ, St Peter's SO23 7DD 4.) What3words ///norms.airliners.averages

Contact on day: Francesca Sluman

Telephone number: +447811735871

Booking information 

Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking required

Booking conditions: This is a family friendly activity. Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.

Booking opens: 08 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes: 10 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Max no of people per tour: 6

Est. tour duration: 45 minutes

Accessibility Details

Access facilities may change due to planned refurbishment works

Additional information

This event involves 'doing and making' so please wear appropriate clothing.