England's Medieval Festival & Craft Fair
28th, 29th & 30th August, 2010
This year marks the Festival's 18th year! Enjoyed by visitors from around the world, it is Europe's largest Medieval Festival.
Set amidst the stunning Sussex countryside Herstmonceux Castle is just ninety minutes from London by road and a mere stone's throw from the south's major holiday resort towns of Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. The location, venue and content make this event popular with visitors and traders alike. The focal points of the Festival are the colourful trading areas where visitors may browse at leisure excited by the many spectacular shows such as mounted Skill-at-Arms Tournaments, Castle Sieges, Archery and much more. There is ample shopping time between shows.
Within the grounds and for participants and traders only, free on site camping, with hot showers, is available or if you prefer, hotel-type accommodation. The food & beer tent will remain open following the closure of the gates to the public, where a magnificant selection of fine foods cooked freshly by award winning chefs will be offered accommpanied by fine beers, ales and beverages from our resident brewery. The live music and entertainment adds to the magical ambience of the Buxom Wench Tavern.
A single trading space for all three days, situated within a marquee or outside in Market Lane is just £180.00 (with no VAT to pay). Electricity is only available in the marquee.
Book now via the web site; complete the 'Craft and Retailer's Trading Space Application Form' below. Payment can be made by cheque or credit card.
We are proud to advertise this as being the most authentic Festival of its kind in the country and our visitors have high expectations. In order not to disappoint and to add to the fun, we require that everyone participating dress in medieval style and we encourage all points of sale to adopt a medieval theme. We will offer ideas and suggestions to help you achieve suitable attire!
You will find it both profitable and enjoyable to be involved in this authentic celebration of the colourful Middle Ages and we look forward to welcoming youto England's Medieval Festival and Craft Fair at Herstmonceux Castle.
Should you have any queries please contact us via email: click here or Tel/Fax: +44 (0)20 8150 6767.
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