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For the past 27 years Herstmonceux Castle has hosted the largest and most spectacular medieval festival in Great Britain.
Unfortunately, due to the current conditions related to the pandemic, England’s Medieval Festival cannot take place this year as it has in the past.
However, to continue the August Bank holiday tradition, included in our normal entry prices; there will be a ‘Medieval Weekend Celebration’ at Herstmonceux Castle, produced in partnership with the organisers of England’s Medieval Festival.
Event Details
A Weekend Celebration of Medieval England throughout the gardens and grounds of Herstmonceux Castle.
Market Traders
Performers
Have-a-go activities
Living History Demonstrators
All spaced around the Grounds and Gardens to provide ample room for social distancing.
You will enter the Castle Courtyard via the bridge over the moat and into our beautiful walled gardens. (There are currently no tours of the inside of the castle).
This themed weekend will be extended to four days (Friday 28th to Monday 31st August) as attendance will be limited each day.
Please find out more here.
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