DragonFest 2025
Saturday 16th August to Sunday 17th August, 10am to 4pm
Adults £10, Children £6. Other tickets available
Summary
DragonFest 2025
We are excited to announce our inaugural DragonFest event for 2025.
Themed on the Welsh dragon found on the standard of Henry Tudor, this Living History event champions all things dragon!
From exciting battle re-enactments to family-friendly activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Activities will include:
- Re-enactments of key battles from the Wars of the Roses (please beware there will be loud bangs!)
- Dark Ages puppetry and storytelling
- Interactive Chinese dragon dancing
- Arming a Knight display
- Meet Henry Tudor
- Family Bill Drill
- Static birds of prey display
- Meet the re-enactors
- Dragon crafts
- Wandering dragons!
- Free entry to our award-winning Exhibition
- Plus more to be announced…
There are a range of ticket options. Tickets are valid for one day.
Adult: £10
Child: £6
Concession: £8
Under 3s: FREE
Carer: FREE
Family (1+1): £16
Family (1+2): £23
Family (2+2): £32
Click HERE to book your tickets or call 01455 290429.
Some activities may incur a small additional charge. Exhibition entry only valid for one day on date of event with an accompanying valid event ticket. Carers free with cared-for person; cared-for person must have a valid event ticket. Activities subject to change.
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