Tewkesbury Medieval Festival 2027: Dates (Jul 10 to 11) and Fares | SlickTrip

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire · July 10 to 11, 2027

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

Name: Tewkesbury Medieval Festival 2027
Start: 2027-07-10
End: 2027-07-11
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

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When is Tewkesbury Medieval Festival 2027?

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival 2027 runs July 10 to 11, 2027.

2027July 10 to 11, 2027Confirmed

How the dates are set: The festival is always held on the second full weekend in July.

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Source: tewkesburymedievalfestival.co.uk

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival schedule

Saturday: The battle starts at 4pm and lasts roughly an hour. Arrive early for a good view.
Sunday: The battle starts at 3pm and lasts roughly an hour.
Sunday, July 12, 2026: The parade through Tewkesbury town centre was at 11.15am.
Both days: Living history camps, a medieval market, period music, dance and drama, a children's activity area, an exhibition tent, and ale brewed for the occasion.

Sources: tewkesburymedievalfestival.co.uk, soglos.com, therenlist.com

Getting to Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

The main festivities take place on the original battle site off Gloucester Road, about a five-minute walk from the town center. There are also activities at Tewkesbury Abbey and in the town.
Parking is £10 per car per day, cash only. All car parks close and are locked at 6.30pm, and a fee is charged to release a vehicle.
A free bus service connects the town and the festival.

Sources: soglos.com, tewkesburymedievalfestival.co.uk, en.wikipedia.org

Tickets and cost

No tickets are needed. The festival is free to attend and runs on donations. Parking costs £10 per car per day.

Source: tewkesburymedievalfestival.co.uk

History of Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

The festival began as a simple fair with 10 stalls, a beer tent and a small re-enactment of the Battle of Tewkesbury, an idea of Len and Peggy Clatworthy. By 2002 about 2,000 men and women took part in the battle re-enactment.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival: questions people ask

Do you need tickets for the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival?

No. There are no tickets and entry is free, though the non-profit festival relies on donations. Parking is £10 per car per day.

When is the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival in 2027?

It is on July 10 and 11, 2027. The festival is always held on the second full weekend in July.

What time does the battle start at Tewkesbury Medieval Festival?

The battle starts at 4pm on Saturday and 3pm on Sunday, and lasts roughly an hour.

Where is the best place to watch the battle?

Watch from the allocated viewing area only. No seating is provided, so bring a folding chair; the front section is for sitting and the back for standing.

Is there parking at Tewkesbury Medieval Festival?

Yes, at £10 per car per day, cash only. All car parks close at 6.30pm.

Are there cash points at the festival?

Not on site. There are cash points a short walk away in the center of Tewkesbury, and some traders have card machines, but the service is intermittent.

Source: tewkesburymedievalfestival.co.uk

About Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

A free July weekend of medieval camps and a battle re-enactment on part of the real 1471 battlefield.

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival is held on the second full weekend of July on part of the ground where the Battle of Tewkesbury was fought in 1471. The main moment is the battle re-enactment on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, with living history camps, a medieval market, music and a beer tent around it. Entry is free, but parking costs £10 a car and is cash only.

Know before you go

Bring cash for parking and stalls, because card machines on the field are intermittent.
Bring a folding chair for the battle, since no seating is provided.
Tewkesbury is in Gloucestershire, so fly into Birmingham (BHX) or Bristol (BRS) and continue by road or rail.

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