Sunday 5th & Monday 6th May

Join us to celebrate the beginning of summer at our traditional May Day Fair. Hedingham Castle will be bursting with life at this fantastic family day out, with engaging arena displays including Maypole dancing, Birds of Prey, and an hilairous performance by The Pantaloons of ‘The Earls of Oxford’ – an exclusive comedy theatre show all about the history of Hedingham Castle’s ancestors, the de Veres. Explore the medieval village, try your hand at archery and axe throwing, enjoy music and storytelling, and face painting for the little ones. All included in your ticket price.

Wander round a variety of authentic craft stalls, meet the blacksmith and feast on some delicious local food.

Included with each ticket:

- Maypole dancing
- The Pantaloons present 'The Earls of Oxford’ - a hilarious theatre comedy show about the ancestors of Hedingham Castle
- Birds of Prey displays with Eden Falconry
- Knight School Battles with Get Medieval
- Have a go at Archery
- Have a go at Axe throwing
- Medieval Village
- Visit the Blacksmith
- Face painting (for children)
- Medieval Music with Colchester Waits
- Storytelling with the Yarnsmith of Norwich

There will also be:
- Home & garden wares, toys, gifts, art, gin and more!
- Lots of delicious food to enjoy

Gates open at 10am with the first display starting at 11am. Picnics welcome. Dogs are not permitted at this event due to the presence of livestock and birds of prey.

• Free onsite parking
• Under 4s and Carers go free

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets will be available online until midnight the night before each event date. After this, tickets will be available to purchase (card payment only) on the gate on the day.