Bosworth Medieval Festival 2022
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Bosworth Medieval Festival Accessibility Guide_2022
The hugely popular Bosworth Medieval Festival returns this weekend!
The two-day event – which attracts thousands of visitors, re-enactors and traders from across the UK will take place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August this year, at the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre.
During the Festival weekend the Visitor Centre, Tithe Barn Cafe and Toilets are open to Festival ticket holders only.
Please note, much of the Festival site is on agricultural fields and therefore access to certain areas of the site can be difficult for wheelchair users.
Ticket Prices:
| Adult | £20 |
| Child | £10 |
| Concessions | £17 |
| Family of 2 (1+1) | £26 |
| Family of 3 (2+1) | £45 |
| Family of 4 (2+2) | £54 |
Carers and Under 3s go FREE
Main event arena
The event will feature battle re-enactments by the Wars of the Roses Federation – including the Battle of Towton of 1461, which started the Yorkist reign, each morning and The Battle of Bosworth, which ended it, as the finale on both days.
Destrier’s horsemen and women will be returning with their mounted skill at arms and cavalry display and the fascinating Death of Richard III presentation, which was a huge hit with the crowd in 2019. They will also play a major role in the Battle of Bosworth re-enactments, as Richard and Henry and their mounted forces take to the battlefield.
Artillery display showing the effectiveness of archery and very loud canon!
Get stuck in with our bill drill suitable for children and adults alike
While not busy in the main arena or otherwise active, the reenactors will welcome you to view their camps.
Children’s fancy dress competition with great prizes
Visitors can join in the DIY Battle of Bosworth led by the Battlefield Guides…
browse the medieval market..
visit the Real ale bar…
and buy some of our excellent merchandise in the field shop
Ambion Arena
Knight School for training youngsters aged 5 to 14 years to become squires
A Taste of History demonstrating cookery and a chance to taste their creations.
Food concessions will be in here too:
Donut Co – Serving a variety of donuts, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and soft drinks.
Coffee Co- Offering Hot and cold drinks and snacks. Speciality coffees and deluxe hot chocolates.
Camperccino – Paninis and cakes, including vegetarian options and alternative milk available
Oregano Kitchen –Pizza’s including vegetarian and vegan options. facebook: @oreganokitchen
Pick Organic www.picksorganic.co.uk or facebook@picksorganic
Taste of Korea – Hot and cold Korean food, snacks and drinks available
In the Cabins near Ambion
Craft activities, including pipe cleaner Yorkist or Lancastrian rose making, a display of Leicestershire Archaeological collections for handling, and a medieval medicine game, called Al-Dukkan, based on Arabic writings.
In the Heritage Centre and courtyards
On both days there will be three author talks in the Heritage Room. There is an extra charge for these talks. There will also be book sales and signings by the authors.
Times and Prices:
Saturday
11:30am – Julian Humphrys – How to Capture a Castle. £6. Buy tickets HERE
12:30pm – War of the Roses Q & A. (which will include Julian Humphrys, Nathen Amin, Annie Garthwaite and Special guest speaker Philippa Langley) £6. Buy tickets HERE
1:30pm – Nathen Amin – Henry VII and the Tudor Pretenders. £8. Buy tickets HERE
2:45pm – Annie Garthwaite – Cecily. £6. Buy tickets HERE
Sunday
11:30am – Toni Mount – How to Survive in Medieval England. £8. Buy tickets HERE
12:20pm War of the Roses Q & A. (which will include Toni Mount, Philippa Langley & Robert C Woosnam-Savage FSA, Curator Emeritus, Royal Armouries ) £6. Buy tickets HERE
2:30pm – Tracy Borman – Crown and Sceptre: 1000 Years of Kings and Queens. £12. Buy tickets HERE
Storytelling with Nicky Rafferty (away from the loud guns)
15th century fashion show
Meet our gallery volunteers in the Bosworth Battlefield Exhibition Galleries and explore the Bosworth story further.
Roving the site bringing sound, colour and information
Medieval Musicians – Archaedium
A medieval jester to amaze you with fire, juggling, danger, excitement, stupidity & audience participation galore. Including the timed performances of:
- Inflamia A frenetic frenzy of fearsome fire, along with feats of derring-do. Frightening but fun. Safe but stupid.
- What a Palaver’s World of Wonder A breathtaking manic romp showcasing a 30 year career of stupidity.
The King’s Executioner (who is much friendlier than he looks) will be roving the site
Mini guided walks
Staving off your hunger and thirst
The Tithe Barn 1485 tea room open 10am – 4pm serving all day breakfast, bacon sandwiches, sausage sandwiches, cold fresh filled baguettes, Jacket potatoes- various fillings, Sausage rolls, pasties and loaded flatbreads – (vegan/veggie options available). For children- chips, nuggets, fish fingers/fillets – (vegan/veggie option available). Cakes snacks, drinks and ice creams available until 5.30pm
Camperccino selling hot and cold drinks, Paninis and cakes, with veggie options and alternative milks.
Oregano Kitchen Pizzas – includes veggie and vegan options
Pick Organic selling grilled burgers and sausages
Taste of Korea Hot and cold food including vegetarian dishes
Del Busso Ice creams
The Donut Company and Coffee bar
The Stagger Inn Real Ale Bar serving a range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
Monday 22nd August : Rose Laying Ceremony: 11.00 am
On the anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth you are invited to join local dignitaries for a commemorative Rose Laying Ceremony at the Bosworth Sundial Memorial. We will remember all those that died on both sides during the Battle of Bosworth on this day in 1485.
Members of the public are warmly welcomed to attend and are invited to lay their own roses.
A great day out for all the family!
