Upcoming Events
Below are some of the events we will be attending over this year, we regularly update this page so keep your eyes peeled and we would love to see you there
24th January 2010 - The Unconventional Market.
The Unconventional Market, Northampton Saints Rugby Football Club. A new indoor “one stop shop” for all alternative requirements, squarely aimed at people with a lifestyle, belief system, or any interesting pursuit which is not really catered for by the mainstream retail outlets.
31st January 2010 - Northampton Craft Fair.
Northampton craft fair at Rodber Suite, Northampton Saints Rugby Club, Northampton
6th & 7th Feburary 2010 - Foreign Fields Reenactor Kit Fair North.
Foreign Field is proud to present an indoor Reenactors Kit Fair in the north of the country. This year we are pleased to welcome back many of our previous traders from the inaugural Kit Fair as well as some specialised traders to the living history market. Building 21, Elsecar Heritage Centre
13th & 14th Feburary 2010 - Foreign Fields Reenactor Kit Fair South.
Relaunching in a new venue the Live Roleplayers' Kit Fair brings back many of the original and well known LRP traders along with new faces, the Fantasy Fashion Show and the return of the Zombie Make-up Workshop. The Passenger Shed, Brunel's Old Station, Bristol
19th, 20th & 21st March 2010 - The Original Re-enacters Market.
The Re enactors market is the largest European forum for manufacturers and traders producing goods for re-enactors, historical interpreters and the heritage industry.
24th & 25th April 2010 - St.Georges Day
Details to follow
8th & 9th May 2010 - Northampton Costume and Textile's event
Details to follow
5th & 6th June 2010 - The Colchester Medieval Festival and Oyster Fayre
Each June we stage a full medieval style fair, with many of the peripheral activities that this major annual event of the period would have offered. It remembers a time when folk from the countryside and neighbouring villages would travel to the ‘Big Fair’ in the town.
19th & 20th June 2010 - Tatton Park Medieval Fayre
'See it, live it, smell it!' Medieval re-enactment, combat and entertainment both indoors and out at Tatton's Old Hall.
26th & 27th June 2010 - Medieval Worldand Country Show,Ruthin
Details to follow
3rd July 2010 - Pagancon, Grasshoppers Rugby Club, Preston .
A gathering of speakers and workshops for your enjoyment. .
3rd & 4th July 2010 - Chetwynd Lavender Festival.
Welcome to a weekend of Medieval Life set in the grounds of the beautiful Berkeley Castle. Wander amongst the Living History camps and see up close and personal what it was like to be on tour with a medieval army. Shop to your hearts content through the market place. With a wide variety of historic traders selling their wares.
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10th & 11th July 2010 - Tewksbury Medieval Festival
Come and visit the largest medieval festival in Europe. Take a strole through the Medieval market and watch the largest medieval re-enactment.
17th & 18th July 2010 - Kelmarsh Festival of History.
The ultimate historical adventure and a block buster of an event; the Festival of History is the highlight of the English Heritage event calendar.
Experience over 2000 years of history and watch as over 1,000 re-enactors march out of history and into the heart of England. Hear the thud of Roman soldiers as they march in unison, the thunder of charging horses, swords clash as Knights engage in battle and the roar of vintage fighter planes as they soar overhead.
24th & 25th July 2010 - Berkley Castle Medieval Festival .
Welcome to a weekend of Medieval Life set in the grounds of the beautiful Berkeley Castle. Wander amongst the Living History camps and see up close and personal what it was like to be on tour with a medieval army. Shop to your hearts content through the market place. With a wide variety of historic traders selling their wares.
7th & 8th August 2010 - Midland History Stratford upon Avon.
A multi period event catering for a varity of tastes and past times.
14th & 15th August 2010 - Bodelwyddan Medieval Festival
Here in North Wales, where so much history has left such a rich legacy of mighty Castles we are pleased to present for you real Medieval Festivals, complete with Medieval Traders and Craftsmen, plus various bands of rough soldiery and noble household retinues on campaign in the long and bloody struggles between England and Wales briefly taking their ease and honing their skills.
21nd & 22rd August 2010 - Lanark Medieval Festival .
The organisers of Scotland's main re-enactment event of the year invite you to take part and join us in the history steeped Royal & Ancient Burgh of Lanark, where William Wallace began the real Braveheart story.
28th & 29th & 30th August 2010 - Herstmonceux Castle Medieval event
Held annually since 1992 over the three days of August Bank Holiday Weekend, England's Medieval Festival at Herstmonceux Castle is Britain's most magnificant celebration of the Middle Ages.
3rd, 4th & 5th September 2010 - Mercian Gathering
The Mercian Gathering Mission Statement:
- To honour the Old Gods
- To facilitate a sacred space for people of all paths to come together in a spirit of fellowship, learning and fun
- To raise money for our chosen charities
18th & 19th September 2010 - The New Market, Stratford Armouries.
With 86 Acres of rolling Warwickshire countryside Stratford Armouries provides an unrivalled events space just three miles from the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, and just four minutes from Junction 15 of the M40. Stratford Armouries is an ideal venue for events nationwide ideally situated in the Midlands.
Details to follow
30th & 31st October 2010 - Tutbury Castle
Details on the evemnt to follow
19th, 20th & 21st November 2010 - The Original Re-enacters Market.
The Re enactors market is the largest European forum for manufacturers and traders producing goods for re-enactors, historical interpreters and the heritage industry.
27th & 28th November 2010 - Ludlow Castle Medieval Christmas Fayre.
Jugglers, jesters, entertainers, archery, historical re-enactments create a medieval atmosphere for your Christmas shopping! You can buy all sorts of goodies for your Christmas stocking from over sixty stalls presented by traders from across the UK as well as popular local Ludlow traders, all dressed in medieval costumes. A great treat for all the family, in the glorious setting of medieval Ludlow Castle. Other themed events in Ludlow also add to the Christmas spirit this weekend.
December 2010 - Lincoln Christmas Market
Jugglers, jesters, entertainers, archery, historical re-enactments create a medieval atmosphere for your Christmas shopping! You can buy all sorts of goodies for your Christmas stocking from over sixty stalls presented by traders from across the UK as well as popular local Ludlow traders, all dressed in medieval costumes. A great treat for all the family, in the glorious setting of medieval Ludlow Castle. Other themed events in Ludlow also add to the Christmas spirit this weekend.
