It is a very great pleasure to invite you to England's Medieval Festival at Herstmonceux Castle; the place where History Has Never Been Such Fun! This spectacular event is held each August Bank Holiday weekend. From humble beginnings the Festival has grown to become Britain's largest, annual three day celebration of the colourful middle ages attracting thousands of visitors, re-enactors, performers, musicians, artisans and craft workers from around the world.

Please read the information in the 'Re-enactors' section and complete the forms in those sections that apply to your group or interests.

Featuring daily:

Contestable Mounted Skill-at-Arms Tournaments with trophies and prizes.

A frontal Siege of Herstmonceux Castle and a concluding Battle in the rear battlefield with cannons, siege engines and cavalry and over 500 combatants.

Living History Competition with trophies and £2000 in cash prizes.

Archery Tournament - longbow & crossbow with trophies and prizes.

Europe's Largest Medieval Traders Village

Village Stage - Musicians, Singers, Jugglers and General Exhibitionists - welcome all!

15th Century Moated Castle - 500 acre estate

Beer & Food Marquee with entertainment

Living History Camping Areas within spectacular grounds.

Modern Camp Site with showers and facilities.

Free to Participants.

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting weekend - Register Now!

See you at the Festival

Huzzah!