What's happening
Busy arena programme
Full re-enactment programme including two battles, artillery and Death of Richard III and falconry displays plus family activities.
Discover the Arena ProgrammeRetail therapy
Browse the two Bosworth gift shops and the Medieval market,for special gifts for friends and families - or a battle axe for your self.
Discover the shopping opportunitiesDiscover the Bosworth Story
Join mini guided walks around the festival site, watch the battles and listen to the narrations and visit the exhibition galleries.
Find out moreFacilities and Access
Find out how to get here and then make the most of the Medieval Festival
Find out moreFamily Fun
Get involved with story telling and children's crafts to a family soldiers drill and the DIY Battle of Bosworth
Discover our family focused activitiesMed Fest Author talks 2024
Read more about 'Med Fest Author talks 2024'Knight School
Find out moreWhat can you expect?
Around the Heritage Centre
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Roving the site bringing sound, colour and information
Medieval Musicians – Maranella will be entertaining the crowds
A medieval jester Devil Stick Pete will amaze you with juggling, danger, excitement, stupidity & audience participation galore.
The King’s Executioner (who is much friendlier than he looks) will be roving the site
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Staving off your hunger and thirst
The 1485 Tithe Barn cafe is open 10am – 4pm
Camperccino selling hot and cold drinks, Paninis and cakes, with veggie options and alternative milks.
Del Busso Ice creams will sell a range of ice creams and lollies
The Donut Company and Coffee bar.
Oregano Kitchen Pizzas selling vegetarian and vegan options as well as meat.
The Chilli Guys selling a range of spicy and not so spicy Indian food.
The Stagger Inn Real Ale Bar serving a range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
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Author talks
On both days there will be three talks and a Q&A session in the Heritage Room from renowned historians and authors including Nathen Amin, Matthew Lewis, Nicola Tallis, Annie Garthwaite and Philippa Langley. There is an extra charge for these talks. There will also be book sales and signings by the authors.
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Exhibition entry included
Meet our gallery volunteers in the Exhibition Galleries and explore the Bosworth story further.
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Activity Cabins
Craft activities, including Yorkist or Lancastrian rose making, exploring life in late 15th century Punjab, when Sikhism was born, and a chance to see a replica of Richard III’s skeleton and also see a display of Leicestershire Archaeological collections.
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Knight School
For training youngsters aged 5 to 14 years to become squires.
Free tickets can be booked at the ticket office.
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Storytelling and crafts
Join Nicky Rafferty for family fun (away from the loud guns)
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Have-a-go Archery
Within the living history camp area, the Bowmen of Bosworth are running have a go archery, for a small extra price.
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VERY LOUD BANGS!
Parts of the programme in the main arena field involve cannon fire which is very loud and will carry into the courtyards.
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome to the festival, but please ensure they are okay with loud bangs.
Ear defenders are available to borrow for humans with more delicate ears.
In and around the main event arena
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