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Getting to the Bosworth Medieval Festival
Find out how you get here and what to expect when you arrive.
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Facilities and Access
We've been working hard to make the Festival accessible to all. Find out how to make the most of the Medieval Festival.
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Busy arena programme
Full re-enactment programme including two battles, artillery and Death of Richard III and falconry displays plus family activities.
Discover the Arena Programme
Retail therapy
Browse the two Bosworth gift shops and the Medieval market,for special gifts for friends and families - or a battle axe for your self.
Discover the shopping opportunities
Discover the Bosworth Story
Join mini guided walks around the festival site, watch the battles and listen to the narrations and visit the exhibition galleries.
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Family Fun
Get involved with story telling and children's crafts to a family soldiers drill and the DIY Battle of Bosworth
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Med Fest Author talks 2024
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Knight School
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What can you expect?
Explore and download our Festival Map
Watch our Accessibility Film
Around the Heritage Centre
Roving the site bringing sound, colour and information
Medieval Musicians – Maranella will be entertaining the crowds
A medieval jester Devil Stick Pete will amaze you with juggling, danger, excitement, stupidity & audience participation galore.
The King’s Executioner (who is much friendlier than he looks) will be roving the site
Staving off your hunger and thirst
The 1485 Tithe Barn cafe is open 10am – 4pm
Camperccino- Hot and cold drinks, paninis and cakes with veggie options and alternative milks.
Mister Cool- A range of ice creams and ice lollies
The Mobile Donut Co.- Fresh Donuts and coffees
Stagger Inn- Real Ale Bar offering a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Oregano Kitchen- Freshly cooked Pizzas- Vegetarian and Vegan options available
The Chilli Guys- A range of freshly made Indian foods
The Gourmet Street Kitchen- A freshly cooked Hog Roast
Author talks
On both days there will be three talks and a Q&A session in the Heritage Room from renowned historians and authors including Nathen Amin, Matthew Lewis, Nicola Tallis, Annie Garthwaite and Philippa Langley. There is an extra charge for these talks. There will also be book sales and signings by the authors.
Exhibition entry included
Meet our gallery volunteers in the Exhibition Galleries and explore the Bosworth story further.
Activity Cabins
Craft activities, including Yorkist or Lancastrian rose making, explore aspects of medieval Islam with crafts and a drumming workshop, and a chance to see a replica of Richard III’s skeleton and find out how Leicestershire Archaeological collections are cared for.
Knight School
For training youngsters aged 5 to 14 years to become squires.
Free tickets can be booked at the ticket office and we recommend that you book early as spaces are limited and very popular!
Storytelling and crafts
Join Nicky Rafferty for family fun (away from the loud guns)
Have-a-go Archery
Within the living history camp area, the Bowmen of Bosworth are running have a go archery, for a small extra price.
VERY LOUD BANGS!
Parts of the programme in the main arena field involve cannon fire which is very loud and will carry into the courtyards.
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome to the festival, but please ensure they are okay with loud bangs.
Ear defenders are available to borrow for humans with more delicate ears.
In and around the main event arena
Battle re-enactments
Witness two battle re-enactments by the Wars of the Roses Federation – the Battle of Barnet (a Yorkist victory in 1471) each morning and The Battle of Bosworth as the finale on both days.
Death of Richard III Presentation
Members of Destrier will be returning with their fascinating Death of Richard III presentation, which was a huge hit with the crowd in 2022.
Artillery display
Artillery display showing the effectiveness of archery and very loud canon!
Family 'Bill Drill'
Get stuck in with our bill drill, suitable for children and adults alike
Meet the re-enactors
When not busy in the main arena, the reenactors will welcome you to view their camps and to talk to them about their hobby.
Birds of prey
Marvel at the aerobatics of the birds of prey of Raptorcare
15th century fashion show
Find out how rich and poor people dressed at the time of Bosworth
Fancy dress competition
Children’s fancy dress competition with great prizes, so dress your youngers up to join in the fun.
DIY Battle of Bosworth
Visitors can join the Battlefield Guides in the DIY Battle of Bosworth and refight the famous battle yourselves!
Medieval market
Browse the medieval market next to the arena, looking for something to catch your eye.
Visit the Stagger Inn
Visit the Stagger Inn for a range of real ales and ciders as well as soft drinks
Bosworth merchandise
Browse and buy some of our excellent Bosworth themed merchandise in the field shop.
Don't forget, Christmas is just around the corner!
Meet the horses
When not performing you can have a chance to meet the lovely steeds of the knights and ladies of Destrier
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