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 event, with engaging arena displays including Maypole dancing, Birds of Prey, and an exclusive performance by The Pantaloons of ‘The Earls of Oxford’ – a brand new theatre comedy about the history of Hedingham Castle’s ancestors, the de Veres. There will also be ‘Barbaric Battle’ re-enactments, archery, axe throwing, medieval music, storytelling, street theatre and a medieval village to explore!

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

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.