A BLAST from the past took place last weekend, where hundreds experienced a Civil War and Tudor period re-enactment.

On September 30 and October 1, hundreds of visitors went to Basing House to see history brought to life at a Living History weekend.

The English Civil War Society members have been supporting the Basing House site for over 20 years and joined in once again to give visitors a taste of what life would have been like during the civil war with a living history camp demonstrating a variety of activities such as how they would light a candle, what they would eat and more.

Louise Mackay, commercial activities manager for Milestones Museum and Basing House, said: “The highlight of the event was the Civil War skirmish with muskets and cannon, and the children’s drill.

“We also had our wonderful Tudor courtiers in their amazing costumes, meeting and greeting our visitors young and old.”

There was also a chance for children to learn about and have a go at dyeing wool with natural dyes and watch the lucet spinning wheels.

Children also got to see a LEGO model of Basing House and new and old models of Basing House.

Elsewhere, visitors could try out a new app which gives a commentary and extra interpretation about the Tudor and Civil War history of the historically important site.

For this year’s event, there were also tours of nearby St Marys Church.

Guests could also see the Tudor Barn which still stands, bearing the cannon scars of the battles which took place at Basing House.

Basing House remains open until October 31, from Monday to Thursday and at weekends from 11am-4pm.

A Christmas fair will be held on Saturday, 2 December in the Great Barn, from 11am to 4pm and then the site will reopen again on March 1, 2018.