What sort of people go to a medieval festival?
PC: The festival attracts a wide range of people. A lot of families come for a (free) day out; it also attracts teenagers looking for something different to do, and older people, who love browsing the huge market. We know from correspondence that we have had visitors from as far away as America and Australia who have planned their holiday around a visit to the festival. Local hotels, guest houses, camping and caravan sites are fully booked months in advance. Hfk: What is there at the festival for children? PC: There are jesters, minstrals, horsemen, stilt walkers and a whole host of other entertainers around the site. Children might come across dragons, or be able to see a knight getting helped into or out of his armour by his squire. There are arts and crafts activities, and this year for the first time we have a circus skills workshop, where they can learn to juggle, or stilt walk, or pick up other skills that could possibly see them performing at the event in the future! The Tewkesb
