Flight of the Separatists

Activities to mark the Pilgrims’ escape from Gainsborough to Holland before their later voyage to America on the Mayflower. Meet re-enactors in the grounds of Gainsborough Old Hall and view the pilgrim exhibition designed for the Mayflower 400 anniversary.

The special event will open at 10am through to 4pm. Visitors will be able to enjoy free performances from Rhubarb Theatre in the afternoon with performances at 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm, thanks to funding from Arts Council England. You can also find out more about Pilgrims’ history and local heritage trails from the Pilgrim Roots heritage project and a new temporary exhibition.

Pilgrim period re-enactors will be setting up camp in the Old Hall’s grounds, featuring free demonstrations throughout the day of activities from four hundred years ago – including rope making, surgery, music, candle and pottery making, felt hat making, toys and games.

Access to the Old Hall’s café, grounds and the temporary Pilgrims’ exhibition is free for this event. Usual admission charges and a booking system apply for entry to the Old Hall (see english-heritage.org.uk for details). For event updates and further information in line with current regulations, visit discovergainsborough.com.