The day, hour by hour

Programme

The Medieval Fair runs from 10:00 to 18:00 on Saturday 8 August 2026. The headline moments are the royal horse parade at noon and the costume contest at 15:00 — with buhurt combat, a falconry display, live music and field contests through the day.

Timed acts

  1. 10:00Castle gates open
  2. 10:00Archery opens
  3. 10:00Potion-making classes start
  4. 10:00Axe throwing opens
  5. 10:00Dread Knight Adventure opens
  6. 10:00Scavenger hunt opens
  7. 11:00King and Queen arrive
  8. 11:00Pony rides open
  9. 11:00Meet a unicorn
  10. 11:00Q the Music — main stage
  11. 11:15Buhurt demonstration
  12. 12:00Royal horse parade
  13. 12:30Pie-eating contest
  14. 13:00Learn medieval dancing — main stage
  15. 14:15Falconry display
  16. 15:00Costume contest — main stage
  17. 15:30Q the Music — main stage
  18. DuskDrumming circle
  19. 18:00Castle gates close

All day, gates-open to close

  • Market Place
  • Mead & Ale
  • Kids Kingdom
  • Medieval Village
  • Sword Fighting
  • Inflatable Jousting
  • Reptile Show
  • Apple Bobbing
  • Horse Shoe Throwing
  • Tug O War
  • Arm Wrestling
  • Escape Room
  • Paintball Tunnel
  • Horse Show

Plan your route through the grounds

Six grounds, one field. See what waits on each — then book your tickets for the day.

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