See it this year on August Bank Holiday at PENSTHORPE , near FAKENHAM, NORFOLK. Also ROCHESTER CASTLE, KENT 6 & 7 September 2008 confirmed on a smaller scale.  

A magical Journey through the Middle Ages 1066-1485

 

As staged at Pensthorpe - 'Closer to nature', August Bank Holiday 2005, 2006, 2007 and now confirmed for 2008

 

A family-oriented magnificent event, with a cast of over 70 costumed performers. 

 

Best staged over 3 day Bank Holiday weekends, 10am – 5 pm daily.

 

Performances on the half hour, running to a strict timetable throughout the day.

 

Includes :

Archery & Crossbow display
Barber surgeon display
Costume through the Ages
Craftsmen and women in action
Falconry
Food & drink of the time
Heraldry
Historical souvenirs market
Knights on Horseback
Living History encampments
Monks, Nuns & Friars
Musicians & Dancing
Pilgrimage/Procession
Puppet show
Religious Interpretation
Siege engines
Soldiers through the Ages
Storytelling

All with full commentary where appropriate, public announcements & background music.

 

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