Eastbury Manor House in Barking are hosting a family fun day as they celebrate the ‘Tudor Olympics’. Laura White, practising archery skills with instructor Mark Bloom,

Tudor Olympics at Barking’s Eastbury Manor House

Sara Odeen-Isbister , Senior Reporter Monday, July 9, 2012
2:46 PM

Visitors to Eastbury Manor House stepped back in time as they enjoyed a Tudor-style Olympic Games.

Families watched experts show off their archery skills at the fun day on Saturday before trying out the bow and arrow themselves.

There was also a chance to get up close with birds of prey from MYCA Falconry, including an owl and a falcon,

The day featured themed workshops where visitors could design a Tudor coat of arms and Eastbury staff dressed up in traditional Tudor wear.

For more information on Eastbury Manor House, in Eastbury Square, Barking, call 020 8724 1002 or email eastburymanor@lbbd.gov.uk.

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