A superb weekend that will transport you back to ancient times. Royal Medieval Pageant with falconry, archery, equestrian displays, living history, early music, jesters and children’s entertainment.
http://www.traquair.co.uk
Lanark Medieval Fair - 21st and 22nd August
This is the main Scottish Reenactment fair of the year. This event is multi period so you will see wider variety of reenactors. Last year there were Romans, Vikings, Medieval, a real firing Tudor cannon, and a small band of Nepoleonic soldiers. There are good trade stalls, good food, great living history displays and plenty of parking too. For Reenactors camping over night the beer tent stays open and there is a ceilidh.
http://www.lanarkmedievalfestival.co.uk/
Past Events 2009
Traquair Medieval Fayre – 23rd and 24th May
This is a fantastic smaller event with one main arena positioned in front of Traquair Castle (the image above is
from the event in 2008). There are horses, a costumed procession, a Tudor cannon, musicians, traders,
good food as well as our fight demonstrations and living history displays.
http://www.traquair.co.uk/medieval.html
Lanark Medieval Fair - 22nd to 23rd August
This is the main Scottish Reenactment fair of the year. This event is multi period so you will see wider variety
of reenactors. Last year there were Romans, Vikings, Medieval, a real firing Tudor cannon, and a small band of
Nepoleonic soldiers. There are good trade stalls, good food, great living
history displays and plenty of parking too. For Reenactors camping over
night the beer tent stays open and there is a ceilidh.
http://www.lanarkmedievalfestival.co.uk/
Castle Fraser, Aberdeenshire, August 2009
Fyvie Castle, Aberdeenshire, August 2009
Both these venues are organised by The National Trust for Scotland so check their events page for dates
of these medieval fairs. They usually list dates for events about one or two months in advance.
Other Medieval Fairs in Scotland, England and Wales
This is not a comprehensive list as there are many events all over the UK but this is a short list of the
established events in the UK we know that offer an entertaining spectacle and a fun weekend for visitors
and reenactors alike.
Trade Fairs for Reenactors
International Living History Fair, Leamington Spa – 26th/28th February and 29th/31st October
Polish Medieval Festival - Sat 25 April 10am-3pm
Taking place in Leith Links, Edinburgh this looks like a fun event.
We've not been to this before and will be interested to see what it's like.
See http://www.polishculturalfestival.org.uk/programme/heritage
Battle of Tewkesbury - July 10th and 11th
Big event, lots of traders so good for purchasing weapons, fabric, tools, pottery, clothing etc. Good food stalls,
music, entertainment, and of course, the re-enactment of the Battle of Tewkesbury of 1471 in which a huge number of re-enactors
take part.
See http://www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.org
Tintagel - Battle of Camlann & Tintagel Medieval Market
Either 31st July, 1st and 2nd August
http://www.tintagel-show.com or see
http://www.tintagelweb.co.uk/Diary%20Dates.htm
http://www.livinghistoryfairs.com/index.php
Ryton-on-Dunsmore Reenactors Trade Fair – 12th 13th and 14th November
http://www.reenactorsmarket.co.uk/home.htm
