Looking for a bit of medieval action over the summer? We're well into May but we still have a load of medieval-themed days out to keep us busy through these warmer months. Many of them are also accessible by public transport too. If you know of any more, let me know and I'll add them in!
Please check event dates and travel times closer to your intended visit, as schedules may change.
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Kenilworth Castle – Knights’ Tournament
Dates: August 23–25, 2025
Location: Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Event Details: Knights and squires compete in a series of combats, transporting you back to the thirteenth century in the historic grounds of Kenilworth.
Framlingham Castle – Knights’ Tournament
Dates: August 23–25, 2025
Location: Framlingham Castle, Framlingham, Suffolk
Event Details: Combats and tournaments by armoured knights and squires
Eltham Palace and Gardens – Legendary Joust
Dates: August 2–3, 2025
Location: Eltham Palace and Gardens, Greenwich, London
Event Details: Experience knights competing in a grand medieval joust, with each knight representing a legendary character.
Visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/eltham-palace-legendary-joust-2-3-aug-2025/
Chiltern Open Air Museum – Medieval Jousting
Dates: June 28–29, 2025
Location: Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire
Event Details: Jousting displays by the Knights of Royal England, in a historic open-air museum.
Visit: https://www.coam.org.uk/events/medieval-jousting-2025
Hever Castle – Jousting Events
Dates: July 12–August 31, 2025 (select dates)
Location: Hever Castle, Hever, Kent
Event Details: The Knights of Royal England will take part in a joust and combat, and actors as King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn will be in attendance.
Visit: https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/jousting-events/
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Tewkesbury Medieval Festival
Dates: July 12–13, 2025
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Event Details: The largest free medieval re-enactment in Europe, featuring battle re-enactments, medieval markets, and jousting.
Visit: https://www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.co.uk
Shrewsbury – Battle of Shrewsbury Medieval Festival
Dates: July 26–27, 2025
Location: Battlefield 1403, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Event Details: Re-enactments of the Battle of Shrewsbury of 1403, with knights, archers, and living history displays.
Visit: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/events/battle-of-shrewsbury-medieval-festival-2025-2025-07-26-10-00/
Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, Wales
Event: Medieval Festival
Dates: 23rd–25th August 2025
Details: Experience medieval life with reenactments, including knights training and battles, set within the historic Beaumaris Castle.
Visit: https://cadw.gov.wales/medieval-festival
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England, Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Event: Outdoor theatre show
Dates: 19th July-13th September 2025
Details: Performed by a 1,000 strong cast, see stunts, equestrian feats, combat and choreography relating to 2,000 years of England's history.
Visit: www.kynren.com
Wars of the Roses Live, Warwick Castle, Warwick.
Event: Jousting Spectacular
Dates: 24th May - 31st August 2025
Details: A jousting experience based on characters of the Wars of the Roses story
Visit: https://www.warwick-castle.com/explore-1/shows/shows-attractions/wars-of-the-roses-live/
Loxwood Joust, Loxwood Meadow, Sussex.
Event: Jousting and Medieval themed day
Dates: Various dates in August, 2025 - see website for details
Details: Jousts, archery, crafting, music, workshops
Visit: https://loxwoodjoust.co.uk
Have I missed any? Let me know in the comments below!
Please check event details and transport options closer to the dates, as schedules and services can change.
You might also like: Bloody Meadow and the Battle of Tewkesbury and The Women of Warwick Castle.
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