The Battle of Evesham and Medieval Festival - This Weekend!

Preparing for battle. Photo Rob Tysall Pro Photography.

The Battle of Evesham and Medieval Festival – This Weekend, in Crown Meadow, with additional attractions and activities in various venues in Evesham town centre, including Vine Mews, St Lawrence’s Church, The Almonry, All Saints Church, Market Square, Bridge Street and Spiritus. Events begin at 10am  and end at 5pm on both days. The event is free admission.

Step back in time this weekend with the Battle of Evesham and this ancient town’s Medieval festival. Saturday 3 August and Sunday 4 August, witness England’s largest 13th century battle re-enactment. The weekend commemorates the battle fought on 4 August 1265 between Prince Edward and Simon de Montfort.  The Prince wanted to free his father King Henry III and take revenge on a man who is credited with starting the first Parliament.

Don't miss the War Horses. Photo Rob Tysall Pro Photography.

The activities begin at 10am on Saturday 3 August with a Grand Parade through the town centre, starting at St Lawrence’s Church ground Vine Street, then Bridge Street, Abbey Park, Abbey High Altar to the Simon de Montfort Memorial. Then as the event gets under way, there will be a Cavalry Display, a Trebuchet Firing Display, a Longbow Display, a Tournee Display plus medieval music and and dancing, and even a Fashion Show – From Posh to Peasant in the Royal Camp.

Authentic Medieval attire. Photo Rob Tysall Pro Photography.

The main event, The Battle of Evesham 1265 begins at 4pm on the Saturday when it’s a Fight to the Death; 11am on Sunday leading to the Capture of the King, and the Battle of Evesham 1265 again at 3pm when it’s a Fight to the Death.       

Not to be missed is the Living History camps where you can talk to the re-enactors who have travelled across Europe to educate and entertain you with demonstrations and tales from medieval life and conflict.          

Let battle commence. Photo Rob Tysall Pro Photography.

War Horses is another great area to visit. Here you can get up close to the owner-riders of the horses taking part in the battle. These horsemen and women are very knowledgeable and skilled and will be more than happy to introduce you to their beautiful steeds.                                                                                                                                                                               

The Medieval Market is on both days from 10am with 32 food and drink stalls, a beer tent, 39 authentic traders, an artisan craft fayre with 79 Quality crafts, charity and history stalls. There will also be a children’s play area and a picnic area.

While there are car parks around the town, the organisers of the event ask that visitors park in the designated car parking area in Crown Meadow (next to the medieval festival site) £10 per car, all day. Blue Badge holders £5 per car.

The Battle of Evesham is brought to you by ReEvents Historic Event Management CIC.

Read the full history of the Battle of Evesham on their website: https://www.battleofevesham.co.uk/The_Battle/History