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
- 10:00Castle gates open
- 10:00Archery opens
- 10:00Potion-making classes start
- 10:00Axe throwing opens
- 10:00Dread Knight Adventure opens
- 10:00Scavenger hunt opens
- 11:00King and Queen arrive
- 11:00Pony rides open
- 11:00Meet a unicorn
- 11:00Q the Music — main stage
- 11:15Buhurt demonstration
- 12:00Royal horse parade
- 12:30Pie-eating contest
- 13:00Learn medieval dancing — main stage
- 14:15Falconry display
- 15:00Costume contest — main stage
- 15:30Q the Music — main stage
- DuskDrumming circle
- 18:00Castle gates close
All day, gates-open to close
Plan your route through the grounds
Six grounds, one field. See what waits on each — then book your tickets for the day.