Step back into the medieval world by joining the Gathering of the North and experiencing the Battle of Axholme, an annual event taking place on the end of May bank holiday weekend. Whether you are a history buff, a fan of thrilling battles, or just looking for a unique family adventure, this festival is where you need to be.

Invasion to the Tudor dynasty, over 120 re-enactors will showcase arms, armour, and daily life through thrilling demonstrations and battles. Each day concludes with a multi-period fight in our battle arena.

Explore over 130 stalls set among the historic Evesham Abbey ruins, featuring medieval and modern crafts, arts, weapons, artisan goods, and more. Engage with community groups and support local charities.

Families can enjoy archery, learn sword fighting, and try their hand at our axe throwing range. Don’t miss our medieval shop, offering unique gifts for adults and children alike.

Your participation helps fund the Battle of Evesham Festival. Join us for a weekend of medieval mayhem and support a fantastic cause this May!

Join us in Sherwood Forest for an unforgettable medieval adventure! Set up camp beside the legendary Major Oak and immerse yourself in the spirit of Robin Hood with our longbow archery experiences. Try your hand at axe throwing, storm our catapult castles, and explore our medieval-themed shop. Book now to claim your spot in this historic haven!

Celebrate the Sherwood Forest Trust’s 10th Woodland Festival! Join us June 15th & 16th, 2024, at the Thoresby Estate’s Walled Garden. Explore traditional woodland crafts, test your aim at our axe throwing range, and browse unique treasures at our medieval-themed shop. From kids’ eco-art to the Wild Man of the Woods, there’s forestry fun for everyone!

An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, Chalk Valley Festival has evolved into the UK’s leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.

Dive into a week-long festival brimming with excitement. Watch stimulating talks, vibrant performances, archery displays, WWII tanks in action, and engage with historical experts. Try your hand at traditional crafts, explore living history camps, and taste historical delicacies. It’s a festival that tantalises all your senses!

Explore the authentic medieval encampments where participants, along with their families, live like a medieval army for the weekend. Wander through our bustling medieval market, offering everything from suits of armor and fabulous gowns to herbs and sweets. Be sure to stop by our medieval shop for unique wares and immerse yourself in period entertainment with music, dance, and drama.

Kids can get hands-on with historical arts and crafts in the children’s activity area, while adults can enjoy fascinating exhibits from history organizations. Discover surgeons, preachers, and maybe even a dragon keeper! The town itself joins in with medieval banners decorating the streets, and you can savor food and drink—including ale brewed specially for the occasion.

Best of all, entry is free thanks to our hardworking volunteer directors, who are dedicated to keeping it that way. Don’t miss this incredible experience—come and step back in time at Tewkesbury Medieval Festival!

The Valhalla Viking Festival, organized by Skull Vikings, is a non-profit event designed to fill a gap for the modern Heathen community. They’re a family-run Viking online store specializing in all things Viking, and we’re excited to offer our services at this 3-day festival. Test your aim with our axe throwing and crossbow experiences, explore our medieval shop, and join us each night for a great Viking Feast. Come together with friends and family to celebrate the Gods, participate in Viking activities, and revel in Viking culture. Sometimes, you just need to do Viking stuff with your Viking clan, right? Skål

Step back to 1265 and immerse yourself in the medieval world at the Battle of Evesham re-enactment! Explore our medieval shop for unique treasures and test your aim at our thrilling axe throwing experience, perfect for those seeking an exciting challenge.

The free* festival in the heart of Evesham includes a living history camp with demonstrations of medieval cooking, weapons, and medicine. Witness the pivotal battle reenactment that shaped our democracy and watch hundreds of re-enactors fight “to the death.” On Saturday, the Battle of Evesham Grand Parade will wind through town, showcasing mounted knights in full armor.

On Crown Meadow, enjoy medieval music and dance, marvel at 13th-century medicine and weapons demonstrations, and see a mini Trebuchet in action. Falconry and equestrian displays, treasure trails, and children’s activities offer fun for the whole family. Plus, various stalls, food outlets, and a licensed bar will provide plenty of delicious options. Don’t miss this action-packed weekend—join us as we relive history in style!

*£2 suggestion donation.

Welcome to the home of the Gloworm Festival, a magical family event at Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Nottinghamshire! For 2024, we’re back for our 8th year, offering an incredible 3-day experience designed for grown-ups and their little ones.

We’re teaming up with our friends, The Sherwood Outlaws, to bring you a medieval shop and thrilling entertainment as they battle the Sheriff of Nottingham and his Norman Knights. Enjoy your favorite TV stars, boogie to live bands, and dive into a variety of workshops and activities that will delight both kids and adults.

At Gloworm Festival, we believe children are the most important people in the world. That’s why our creative and welcoming environment is perfect for families with kids aged 0-13, while also offering plenty for teens and grown-ups to enjoy. Let loose, have fun, and make unforgettable memories together at the Gloworm Festival!

Join us in Sherwood Forest this summer for four weekends of entertainment from 1st – 31st of August, celebrating the legend that makes Sherwood famous across the globe. Everyweekend there will be a standalone event, and we will remain onsite each week.

What is the Robin Hood Festival?
The Robin Hood Festival is a celebration of the world’s favourite outlaw and the legends which have been inspired by the landscape of Sherwood Forest.

2024 will be the 38th Robin Hood Festival, with each attracting thousands of visitors every year from across the UK and overseas.

They come to see spectacular displays of jousting on horseback and medieval hand-to-hand combat, archery, historical re-enactment, music, comedy, children’s entertainment and much, much more.

We will be onsite offering our longbow archery, axe throwing and our medieval shop offering handmade leather items, medieval inspired jewellery and other unique gifts.