Herstmonceux - Visit the biggest Medieval Festival in England
Herstmonceux
Herstmonceux Castle, 23-25 August 2008
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Skill at Arms Tournament
The Spectacular Grand Parade
200 Medieval Traders
 

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Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, England

Welcome all to the home page of England's Medieval Festival!

Nestling within the Sussex countryside is a 15th century moated castle - Herstmonceux Castle. It is here, in this truly magical setting, that history comes to life. Held annually since 1992 over August Bank Holiday Weekend, England's Medieval Festival at Herstmonceux Castle is Britain's largest three day celebration of the Middle Ages!

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Experience it once,
remember it forever!

Over 1000 Knights, Bowmen and Men-at-Arms will lay siege to the Castle - England's largest medieval battle with full cannon support.

Activities and entertainments for the whole family: mounted Skill-at-Arms Tournaments, Falconry displays, Longbow Competition, Have-A-Go-Archery, Archery Displays, spectacular Grand Parades, Puppeteers, Jesters, Strolling Minstrels, Europe's largest Medieval Traders Row, fabulous Craft Stalls, Living History Encampments, Kids' Kingdom, Hog Roast, historic Walled Gardens,

Ample Free Parking or by Shuttle Bus from Polegate Rail Station.

History has never been such fun!

Book your tickets in advance and take advantage of the 'money off' savings!

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England's Medieval Festival is a proud supporter of Juvenille Diabetes Research - visit the info section on our website - Juvenile Diabetes

 

Our New Festival Video Section now shows interviews and images of all aspects of the Festival

Click here to download our 2008 two page Festival Flyer and print it for reference or send it to a friend to tell them about the Festival.

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