Kings Landing Where You Can Step Back in Time and Leap Foreward in Loyalist History
What King landed here? None, these are loyalist people (English) and they are loyal to the King.
They do however; play the role of the family member who actually lived in the particular house that they work in. So, if you visit the “Jones House” you will meet Mrs. Jones and the Jones family will be doing the things that they would have done in the 1800’s.
You see, the houses that are in the village are authentic to the time period and are those of the people who used to live here. Due to the creation of the Mactaquac Dam Generating Station and the rising of the riverbanks above the dam, many of the families who lived there were forced to move.
Their homes were saved and were moved to higher ground to create this living history museum. Many ancestors of these families still live in the area and are very proud to have their heritage on display at Kings Landing. One of the houses was actually dismantled brick by brick with the bricks numbered as they went. This was so that it could be reconstructed exactly as it was originally. It is quite something to see!
When you visit Kings Landing it is like stepping back in time. This was a time when the bartering system was how you survived, people pulled together as a community when there was someone in need, and everyone knew everyone’s business. Visit the various homes to discover the stories of the people inside, smell the home cooked bread and meals being prepared, and see the antique furniture. Enter the barns and see all the various animals. Watch the men doing the daily outside chores such as feeding the
Look inside the one-roomed schoolhouse and see how little they had to work with and how strict the teacher is, or visit the local blacksmith shop to see how horseshoes are made. Another “must see” is the sawmill in operation. This 1830’s sawmill is run by waterpower and it is hard to believe the power behind water. Grants Store is the local store where costumed staff can assist you in choosing a reproduction of various antiques available for purchase as a souvenir. From house wares to candy you are sure to find a treasure to call your own. Grant’s Store is where you catch the horse drawn wagon to hitch a ride back to the entrance building where you will leave your car. 
The horse drawn wagon is a hit and miss operation but it is much appreciated for those with young children who are tired of walking. Ask at the store for approximate times for the wagon. The Ice Cream Parlor, not far from the store, is a popular hit on a hot day or if you end up waiting for the next available wagon.
If you are looking for more than just a snack then you have to visit the Kings Head Inn. No, it is not a place to stay for the night
This is just one of New Brunswick's many great restaurants! This restaurant used to only be accessible to the traveling public through paying admission to the village. Now you can get special access through the "Service Entrance" so you can eat there and not have to pay admission to the village. Group dinners and bus tours are welcome but reservations are required. For special holiday dinners such as Christmas, Valentines, or Father’s Day you will need to reserve early! If you are traveling with a dog you need to know that there are no dogs allowed on site. This is simply because the horses and other animals in the village can get spooked by them and it could cause a safety issue. There is a kennel nearby where you can leave your pet while you visit the village.
It is suggested to allow 2 to 4 hours to be able to see everything. It is not possible to drive through the village with your vehicle. It is a self-guided walking tour... so wear comfortable shoes. You will receive a map of the village when you pay your admission fees.
If you would just like to browse through the gift shop and bakery and skip the walk through the village you can do that too. They are both accessible without paying admission to site.
Wheel chair accessible? Some of it is. The visitor reception area, gift shop and cafe are all wheelchair accessible. Site itself is gravel road with some hills. The old homes are not accessible by wheelchair.
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This is a great history lesson for the kids (and adults)if you want to make a day of it. The people working there are all dressed 1800’s style with the women in hooped skirts and the men in corduroy pants and vests. This is their job; they work there-they don’t actually live there and they get to leave every night and go home to their families.
animals, planting the fields, grinding the buckwheat, and various woodworkings. Watch as the women do the inside chores like making homemade goodies over an open fire, churning butter, or spinning wool, rug hooking, and knitting.
but it is a place where you can get an awesome meal like Grandma used to cook and they are all authentic to the time period. There is something for everyone and it is a meal you won’t soon forget, it is even licensed.
Keep in mind Kings Landing is not open year-around. The season usually runs from June to early October. Keep in mind too, that it is also closed in the evenings. The Village is open from 10:00am until 5:00pm daily (including weekends) in the summer.
