Free visits to Dartmoor Medieval longhouse

Cross the threshold of Higher Uppacott, Dartmoor National Park’s Grade 1 Listed longhouse, and step back in time to medieval Dartmoor as part of Heritage Open Days 2018. This year Dartmoor National Park has arranged a number of free visits to this unique building as its contribution to the national heritage celebration.

A longhouse is a medieval farmhouse in which both people and cattle were accommodated under a single roof. Higher Uppacott is rare and of national importance. It is one of the few remaining examples of this historic building type, which has retained its lower or shippon end (cattle shelter) in its original state.

Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000 volunteers. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.

Heritage Open Days 2018 will be 6-9 & 13-16 September
Join Dartmoor National Park for this rare opportunity and learn about the development of this nationally important Grade 1 listed longhouse, from its medieval beginnings through to the present day.

See how this building was adapted and changed over the centuries to reflect changes in the way people lived and consider its setting within the wider historic landscape. This year we are also pleased to offer a family event with an opportunity to try medieval games, writing with quill pens and test your medieval food knowledge. 

Medieval Marvels at Higher Uppacott – Family Event
Saturday 8 September: 11.00-13.00

Visit a 14th Century Dartmoor Longhouse

● Thursday 6 September: Tour 10.30 -12.00                              
● Friday 7 September: Tour 18.00-19.30                                     
● Sunday 9 September: Tour 10.30 –12.00 & 13.30–15.00       
● Friday 14 September: Tour 18.00-19.30                                
● Saturday 15 September: Tour 10.30 –12.00 & 13.30–15.00   
● Sunday 16 September: Tour 10.30 –12.00 & 13.30–15.00     

All visits are free but, as these events are so popular, you will need to book a place by contacting the visitor centre in Princetown on 01822 890414 or email visit@dartmoor.gov.uk

Heritage Open Days www.heritageopendays.org.uk