Step back in time at festival

Holbeach Medieval Festival is back on July 1 and 2.

Once again a host of re-enactors will be setting up camp in Carter’s Park for the free attraction.
A spokesman said: “It has grown considerably since first staged last year.
“We have even more re-enactors, even more displays and even more traders, even more performers so there’s lots more to see and to enjoy!
“Open each day from 10am, with completely free entry, it’s a fantastic fun-filled day out for the whole family.
“There is free parking available at the adjacent University Academy Holbeach marshalled by the local air cadets.”
Among those set to attend are The Knights of Skirbeck, The Wythe Retinue with their black powder artillery, Fight Team Falchion, Lord and Lady Despencer, plus Stewart the Scottish Deerhound, God’s Company of Tabor – Hussite mercenaries, The Salamandra, The Poor Knights of Christ – Knights Templar, The Chosen Few, Raphael Historic Falconry, The King’s Executioner, Albearto the Dancing Bear, Merrie Noyse Minstrels, Have A Go Archery, jester Devilstick Peat Fibbs, a market of historic traders selling items including mead, magician Greg Chapman, The Spalding Flower Parade dragon, historical drama performances with music The Lincolnshire Guild of Spinners and Weavers in the church, The Peddler jewellery seller and Vitriol historical blacksmith.

Leave a Reply