The Loseley Medieval Festival is being staged at Loseley Park, Guildford over the weekend of June 23rd to 24th and will feature a Knights Tournament and Medieval Battle, and a full Festival of family entertainment
Other Events at the Festival will include the ancient Art of Falconry, Medieval music and dance, skill at arms, archery, a full scale artillery display, and culminates each day with a re-enactment of a full scale medieval battle of the Wars of the Roses period.
In addition to these arena events there will be a medieval marketplace to browse with many different products from both the UK and Europe. There will also be a Tavern where you can refresh your thirst, and outlets to buy food, as well as the famous Roman Invention - Loseley Ice Cream!
The Living History encampments will be open during the day for you to explore, where the various households and retinues lived with their families during these turbulent times, whilst on military campaign in the 14th and 15th centuries. You will be able to see various crafts and trades, including spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, woodworking, and cooking.
Further details are available on the internet at www.pikeandshot.com
The Festival opens from 10 till 5:30 on saturday, and 10 to 4 on Sunday. Admission is £12:50 per adult, £5 per child, and family tickets from £22:50. Discount tickets are available online.
Pictures from the 2006 Festival can be seen from Rikk Cahill's site at www.rcphotographic.co.uk.
(ClickPress - 27 March 2007)
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