Arundel Castle is delighted to announce that its Medieval Festival Weekend is returning this summer

Medieval Festival weekend activities and demonstrations

Experience the excitement of medieval times at Arundel Castle’s Medieval Festival. This weekend event will be set in 1474; the Earl of Arundel celebrates the birth of his first grandson with a knight’s foot tournament and an archery contest featuring teams from England, France, and Poland.

The festival takes place on the lower lawns of Arundel Castle, where visitors can explore a tented encampment and see demonstrations of historical crafts, including pewter casting, forging, cooking, leather work, as well as combat, falconry and the Knights Tournament.

For those looking to get hands-on experience, there will be plenty of activities such as axe throwing, crossbows, archery, and even battles for children to get involved with. The festival also features medieval music from performers Myal and Peg, and a storyteller.