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Bosworth Battlefields Summer Medieval Festival
Posted on 01/08/2008
P. Klein
Residents are urged to go and experience the drama and excitement of a medieval battle at Bosworth Battlefield’s Summer Medieval Festival in August.
As well as cheering on their champion in a thrilling jousting tournament, people can watch medieval knights showcase their talents with a mounted skill-at-arms display. It will then be time to prepare for battle to commence as over 200 re-enactors recreate the infamous Battle of Bosworth, where Richard III lost his throne and crown to Henry Tudor and the course of history changed forever.
There’s something for all the family at the festival on Saturday, 16th and Sunday, 17th August, with a host of games and entertainment in the medieval mayhem children’s arena in Ambion Parva replica medieval village, including face painting, mini-jousting and bill drills.
Visitors will be wowed by falconry displays throughout the day, as well as having the chance to meet King Richard himself!
People can take a stroll through the medieval market, enjoy a refreshing pint in the ale-house or sit back and take in the medieval fashion show in the courtyard. Entry to the new interactive exhibition, which opened in February 2008, will be half price over the Summer Medieval Festival weekend.
Ernie White, the County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Services, said: “Bosworth Battlefield’s Summer Medieval Festival is an exciting family day out and offers the rare opportunity to witness the re-enactment of one of the most important turning points in British history.”
The Summer Medieval Festival is on Saturday, 16th and Sunday 17th, August from 10am – 5.30pm
Advanced tickets for Bosworth’s biggest event of the year are on sale now and cost £10 Adult, £7 Concessions, £25 family (2adults +2children) and £20 family (1adult+2children). Tickets are available to purchase at Bosworth Battlefield on 01455 290 429 a £1 charge for postage or no charge for collection.
For further details: www.bosworthbattlefield.com