Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre
Upcoming VerifiedPrepare thyself to be entertained, amazed, educated and intrigued by epic jousts, re-enactment displays, live music, market stalls and more medieval merriment than you can shake a sword at!
Here's what there is to look forward to:
Epic Live Shows in the Main Arena - Experience the thrill of the Grand Joust, and witness the nail-biting Castle Siege in action.
Combat Displays & Demonstrations - Viking warriors, archers and knights of the realm show off their prowess in demonstrations across the weekend.
Living History Encampments - Wander through the Living History camps, where you’ll meet dozens of re-enactors and experience the sights, sounds and smells of medieval life.
Live Music - Enjoy music from the medieval and Renaissance periods, performed in the beautiful 14th-century Abbot’s Kitchen.
Medieval Market - Ready thy purse, traveller: from hand-crafted gifts and vintage jewellery to historical replicas and re-enactment garb, you’ll find a veritable hoard of treasures in the Medieval Market.
Plus much, much more, all within the stunning ruins and 36-acre grounds of Glastonbury Abbey!
Here's what there is to look forward to:
Epic Live Shows in the Main Arena - Experience the thrill of the Grand Joust, and witness the nail-biting Castle Siege in action.
Combat Displays & Demonstrations - Viking warriors, archers and knights of the realm show off their prowess in demonstrations across the weekend.
Living History Encampments - Wander through the Living History camps, where you’ll meet dozens of re-enactors and experience the sights, sounds and smells of medieval life.
Live Music - Enjoy music from the medieval and Renaissance periods, performed in the beautiful 14th-century Abbot’s Kitchen.
Medieval Market - Ready thy purse, traveller: from hand-crafted gifts and vintage jewellery to historical replicas and re-enactment garb, you’ll find a veritable hoard of treasures in the Medieval Market.
Plus much, much more, all within the stunning ruins and 36-acre grounds of Glastonbury Abbey!
Event Info
- Dates
- 24–25 April 2027
- Time
- 10:00am – 6:00pm daily
- Location
- Glastonbury Abbey, BA6 9EL
- Region
- South West England
- Price
- From £18.00
- Ticket Purchase
- Not Specified
- Refreshments
- Not Specified
- Event Size
- Medium
- Parking
- The abbey operates a pay and display car park in Silver Street. Enter the postcode BA6 8BS into your navigation device. The nearest accessible parking is in St. Dunstan's car park on Magdalene street (BA6 9EH)
Location
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Attending This Event
Coming soon — see which reenactment groups, living history societies, and performers (entertainers, singers, and more) are confirmed to attend, added directly by the groups themselves. Here's an example of what that will look like once the feature is live:
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Sample Reenactment Group
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