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Important information
- Entrance to the fair is free, but there is a small charge for parking.
- Pedestrian and vehicle access from Lincoln Green Lane. Pedestrian only access from Lower Lode Lane.
- All dogs must be kept on leads at all times and doggy bags and bins are provided.
- The site is spread over several fields, so whilst everyone is welcome wheelchair access is possible, but not easy. Similarly high heels are not advised.
- First aiders and security personnel are on duty throughout the weekend.
Disabled access
The festival takes place on a number of fields. Whilst we welcome disabled visitors and offer special parking for those with disabled badges, you should be aware that seeing the whole event does involve some walking over rough ground, and it is not really suitable for wheelchairs.
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Please use this form to contact the festival organiser, for information and queries.
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Visitors
Tewkesbury Medieval Festival takes place on fields off Lincoln Green Lane, part of the site of the original Battle of Tewkesbury of 1471 - all free of charge!. Check out the program of events and activities for full details.
- See 2000 warriors recreate the Battle of Tewkesbury of 1471.
- Visit King Edward and his court in their sumptuous camp.
- See how ordinary medieval soldiers and their families lived on campaign.
- Watch armourers and other craftsmen at work as you browse our medieval market.
- Enjoy our range of period enthralling entertainment and taste a wide range of beers and meads.
New to the festival in 2009
The “Bright Knight” learning zone is new to the Medieval Festival for 2009. Its aim is to enable children to understand just how interesting and exciting history can be. Through-out both days of the festival, the “Bright Knight” will be welcoming a range of interesting visitors including a story-teller and fire-eater, a treasure-detecting team and a Fletcher. There will also be medieval toys, shield and wimple making, mad-medieval quizzes and newspaper challenges! Go on, it's worth a visit.
Camping
Camping and is available at the Lower Lode Inn. The inn is on the opposite side of the Severn to the Festival site and has a regular link by ferry. For full details email info@lowerlodeinn.co.uk or phone 01684 293224.
Battlefield walks
Regular guided tours of the battlefield, are conducted during the festival, with a full description of the events leading up to the Battle of Tewkesbury, the conduct of the battle, and the aftermath. These walks are taken at a leisurely pace, and last about two hours.
The walks are organised by the Tewkesbury battlefield Society, which exists to promote knowledge of the battlefield.
