Medieval Festival Programme 2026

Below is the action packed programme for Medieval Festival 2026. Please note that everything on this programme is subject to change. A festival map is coming soon.

 

 

In the Main Event Field

10:20 – 10:50

Arming a Knight demonstrations

 Various points in the Living History Camps
10:30 – 11:00 (Saturday only)  Rose laying memorial service Small Arena
10:50 – 11:00 (Sunday only) Muster for Battle Large Arena
11:00 – 11:30 Battle of Blore Heath Reenactment (beware very loud noises) Large Arena
12:00 – 12:30 15th Century Fashion Show Small Arena
12:30 – 13:30 Authentic Medieval Lunchtime Living History Camps
12:30 – 13:00 Falconry Display Small Arena
13:00 – 13:30 Knights and horses of Destrier prepare for action

Horse Camp
 13:00 – 13:30 Children’s Bill Drill Small Arena
13:30 – 14:00 Destrier presents: mounted skill at arms demonstration Small Arena
14:00 – 14:30 Jester Show Small Arena
14:30 – 15:00 Artillery Display (beware very loud noises) Large Arena
15:00 – 15:15 Children’s Fancy Dress Competition Small Arena
15:00 – 15:45 Arming a Knight Demonstrations Various points in the Living History Camps
15:15 – 15:30 DIY Battle of Bosworth Small Arena
15:45 – 15:58 Muster for Battle Large Arena
15:58 – 16:00 Two minute silence to remember those who died at Bosworth (beware very loud noises) Large Arena
16:00 – 16:40 The Battle of Bosworth Reenactment (beware very loud noises) Large Arena
All day Meet the Reenactors Living History Camps
All day Medieval Market Medieval Market
Most of the day Meet the Horses Horse Camp
Most of the day Meet the Birds Falconry Area

 

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Author Talks

Nicola Tallis – The Fateful Life of Margaret Beaufort

Saturday 22nd August, 11:30 am

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Nathen Amin – Henry VII: Power and Propaganda

 Saturday 22nd August, 1:15 pm

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Philippa Langley – The Princes in the Tower 

 Saturday 22nd August, 2:30 pm Visit Page

Toni Mount – The Medieval Housewife

 Sunday 23rd August, 11:30 am Visit Page

All Sunday Authors – Wars of the Roses Q&A

 Sunday 23rd August, 12:45 pm Visit Page

James Wright – The Architecture of Richard III

 Sunday 23rd August, 1:30 pm Visit Page 

Philippa Langley – The Princes in the Tower 

 Sunday 23rd August, 2:30 pm Visit Page

*Please note that you must also have a valid Medieval Festival ticket to attend these talks. *

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In the Courtyards

10:00 – 10:30 Medieval Music with the Maranella Minstrels Upper Courtyard
11:00 – 11:30 Children’s Storytelling Lower Courtyard Lawn
12:30 – 13.00 Children’s Storytelling Lower Courtyard Lawn
14:00 – 14:30 Children’s Storytelling Lower Courtyard Lawn
16:00 – 16:30 Children’s Storytelling Lower Courtyard Lawn
All Day Visit our award winning exhibition for free Upper Courtyard
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In Ambion Arena

11:45 – 12:15 Knight School (for ages 7-14. Book your space in the Ticket Office) Ambion Marquee
14:00 – 14:30 Knight School (for ages 7-14. Book your space in the Ticket Office) Ambion Marquee
15:00 – 15:30 Adult Knight School (For ages 15+. Book your space in the Ticket Office) Ambion Marquee
Most of the Day See the King’s Executioner King’s Executioner Gazebo
Most of the Day Listen to the Maranella Minstrels Maranella Minstrels Gazebo
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In the Lower Event Field

11:30 – 11:50 Jester Performance Children’s Zone
12:30 – 13:30 Authentic Medieval Lunchtime Living History Camps
All Day Face Painting Children’s Zone
All Day Have-A-Go Archery (Small additional fee) Archery Area
All Day Meet the Reenactors Living History Camp
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In the Activity Cabins

All Day
  • Quiet Crafts 
 Dragon Cabin
All Day
  • Learn more about the Making Leicestershire my Home project.
  • Meet members of the Hijaz Expo
  • Learn more about volunteering with us
 Eagle Cabin
All Day
  • Meet a team from the University of Leicester and have the chance to see a replica of Richard III’s Skeleton.
  • Listen to short talks on the Battle of Bosworth by one of our wonderful Battlefield Guides

Boar Cabin

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