The Mighty Medieval Bean
  • Saturday 23 September 2023, 10am
  • NOMA, Sadler's Yard
  • Free for participants
Image A head planting beans in soil

This event is part of Manchester Medieval Festival 2023.

Head to Sadler’s Yard, NOMA, for a free, drop-in workshop in celebration of the Manchester Medieval Quarter Festival and the fascinating history of the humble legume.

Learn how to grow and care for the rare and mysterious ‘Martock’ Bean (a heritage cultivar of broad bean dating back to the medieval period!) and get your hands on some medieval gardening tools that have stood the test of time.

All ages (and fancy dress) welcome.

Find out more about NOMA.

The Mighty Medieval Bean
  • Saturday 23 September 2023, 10am
  • NOMA, Sadler's Yard
  • Free for participants

This event is part of Manchester Medieval Festival 2023.

Head to Sadler’s Yard, NOMA, for a free, drop-in workshop in celebration of the Manchester Medieval Quarter Festival and the fascinating history of the humble legume.

Learn how to grow and care for the rare and mysterious ‘Martock’ Bean (a heritage cultivar of broad bean dating back to the medieval period!) and get your hands on some medieval gardening tools that have stood the test of time.

All ages (and fancy dress) welcome.

Find out more about NOMA.

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