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Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre

Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre


The Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre returns to the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey over the fourth weekend of April, 2025. Once again we are offering day tickets and full weekend tickets with the 2025 Medieval Fayre looking to be the biggest one yet.

Event date

26th-27th April 2025


event cost

See website for details


www.glastonburyabbey.com

Beltane at Butser Ancient Farm

Beltane at Butser Ancient Farm


An incredible afternoon & evening of spectacular entertainment! Join us for the Celtic festival Beltain (also known as Beltane), and welcome in the summer with live folk music, reenactor battles, local craftsfolk, and the burning of a 40ft wickerman. Celebrate the ancient May Day in this unique Hampshire fire festival!

Event date

3rd May 2025


event cost

See website for details


www.butserancientfarm.co.uk

Lewes Medieval Festival

Lewes Medieval Festival


The country's only full contact battle reenactment through the streets of the town at various points on the High Street, from The Gallops to Lewes Castle, and Lewes Priory where we witness the final surrender of Henry III to Simon de Montfort.

Event date

10th to 11th May 2025


event cost

Free Entry


facebook.com/battleoflewes

Medieval Mayhem

Medieval Mayhem


Medieval Mayhem at Monks Bretton Priory, Barnsley

Event date

17th to 18th May 2025


event cost

See website for details


Friends of Monk Bretton Priory

The Queen's Joust - Leeds Castle

The Queen's Joust - Leeds Castle


Join us for a bank holiday of exhilarating displays of combat and action, elegant and unusual equestrian, and medieval living and feasting.


Gasp at the first crash of lances, cheer as your favourite knight gallops past, and watch as England and France not only battle for the coveted cup, but more importantly, for the honour and attention of the queen.

Event date

24th to 26th May 2025


event cost

From £29 Adults - £21 Children


leeds-castle.com

Barnet Medieval Festival

Barnet Medieval Festival


Barnet Medieval Festival is dedicated to engaging people in the history of the Battle of Barnet and its significance within the Wars of the Roses.

Event date

7th to 8th June 2025


event cost

£5 Adults - £2 Children


barnetmedievalfestival.org

Chalke Valley

Chalke History Festival


Join us as we bring together the most passionate minds in historical investigation and debate, re-examining the past through fresh perspectives, by re-living history through its sights, sounds, challenges and experiences.

Event date

23rd to 29th June 2025


event cost

Day Tickets from £58


www.chalkefestival.com

Valhalla Viking Festival

Valhalla Viking Festival


Join us at Valhalla Viking Festival every year in the last weekend of July to view Viking battles, take part in workshops and activities, be entertained by traditional performers, shop weird and wonderful creations from our traders' village and so much more at what we hope to be an interactive, immersive experience for all ages. We look forward to meeting you over a horn full of mead!

Event date

25th to 27th July 2025


event cost

From £25


valhallavikingfestival.co.uk


workshop cost

Pre-booked Workshops are available at this event:

Calligraphy, Bookbinding, Tablet Weaving (please book on the event website).
Loxwood Joust

Loxwood Joust


Enter the UK’s most spectacular immersive medieval and jousting festival. Step back in time to experience the verve and vigor of a world where lives were harsh and hearts were full of passion at this unique, fun and educational day out for all the family!

Event date

2nd-3rd, 9th-10th & 16th-17th August 2025


event cost

£27 Adults - £8 Children


loxwoodjoust.co.uk


workshop cost

Pre-booked Workshops are available at this event:

Calligraphy, Bookbinding, Tablet Weaving (please book on the event website)
England's Medieval Festival'

England's Medieval Festival


England’s Medieval Festival 2025 welcomes visitors from all over the United Kingdom, Europe, and around the world to attend the most Spectacular and Memorable Celebration of the colourful Middle Ages on the August Bank Weekend at The King’s Grove, Pippingford, East Sussex.

Event date

22nd-25th August 2025


event cost

From £27.50


www.englandsmedievalfestival.com


workshop cost

Pre-booked Workshops are available at this event:

Calligraphy, Bookbinding, Tablet Weaving (please book on the event website)
Battle For Black Cat Bridge

Battle For Black Cat Bridge


A favourite event among many re-enactors and also great fun for the public

Event date

30th-31st August 2025


event cost

£5 Adults - £3.50 Children


facebook.com/BBCB2018

West Horsley Place - Henry VIII

West Horsley Place - Henry VIII


In 1533 Henry & Gertrude Courtenay welcomed King Henry VIII for a visit to West Horsley Place. Almost 500 years later we are recreating this momentous stay as a unique multi-sensory experience. You can taste the King's feast, listen to Tudor music, watch falconry displays, cheer for your favourite jousting knight and much more.

Event date

13th-14th September 2025


event cost

See website for details


www.westhorsleyplace.org

Hospital of St Cross Michaels Fair

Hospital of St Cross - Michaelmas Fair


Nestling in the water meadows alongside the River Itchen and in the shadow of St Catherine’s Hill lies the ancient Hospital of St Cross. Renowned for the tranquility of its setting and the beauty of its architecture, the Hospital is one of England’s oldest continuing almshouses.
The Hospital of St Cross' annual Michaelmas Fair will take place on Saturday 27th September from 10.30am to 4.30pm. There will be 35+ stalls of all varieties from Arts & Crafts to Food & Drink.

Event date

Saturday 27th September 2025


event cost

See website for details


hospitalofstcross.co.uk

Other Events

These are events we either haven't confirmed yet or we would like to go to, but can't fit it in to our schedule:

Battle Medieval Fayre

Battle Medieval Fayre

25th to 26th May 2025

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Viking Festival - Locko Park

Viking Festival

TBC - 24th to 25th June 2023

vikingfestival.org.uk

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Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

12th to 13th July 2025

www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.co.uk

Fantasy Forest

Fantasy Forest

18th to 20th July 2025

fantasyforest.co.uk

Monmouth Medieval Festival

Monmouth Medieval Festival

5th July 2025

www.monmouth.gov.uk