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Medieval Festival 2019
Type:Festival
High Street
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 1PY
Call direct on:
Tel01246 418122
About
Dronfield Hall Barn are excited to be able to announce plans for this year’s upcoming Medieval Festival. It’s amazing how time has flown – 2019 will already be the third edition of this event, which in previous years has become one of the highlights of the year.
Returning favourites and new attractions make up this year’s festival, so see further below to read what will be on across the weekend.
Hawks of Steele:
Just one of our returning favourites from previous years, we’re delighted that Hawks of Steele will once again be joining us. Their spectacular range of birds, which includes barn, tawny and eagle owls plus various different hawks and falcons, always makes for great photographic opportunities. Don’t miss out on your chance to hold one of these amazing birds!
Knights in Battle:
The always entertaining Knights in Battle historical re-enactment group will also return. Their armoured and unarmoured combat displays are not to be missed, and new for this year includes a captain of archers to demonstrate the power of the deadly bow and arrow! Make sure you also look out for a barber surgeon with display of equipment and treatments, as well as a lord and lady and their servants. A musical will be hand to provide medieval entertainment, and a functioning kitchen will be displaying preparation of food authentic to the period.
Other demonstrations and stalls include:
Pecsaetan Morris Dancers – New for this year’s festival, we’re looking forward to welcoming Pecsaetan to the Barn. This all-female Morris dancing group is sure to be a popular addition to the festival, and they will be performing during the Saturday at 1pm and 2pm.
Medieval Bagpipes – performing at 11:30am on Saturday
Dronfield Handbell Ringers – performing at 11am on Sunday
Demonstrations from the likes of woodturner Robert Nicholson, Jim Newboult from Trinity Court Potteries, and Holda’s Hearth across the weekend
Numerous different stallholders, including for handmade jewellery, candles, scarves, food and drink, and Dronfield Hall Barn merchandise.
Guide Prices
Entry is free, however donations are welcomed suggested amount £1.50 per adult.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Free Parking
Opening Times
Sorry, this event has passed
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 29 and take A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At traffic light controlled roundabout select right lane and take 4th exit (A61 signposted Sheffield). At traffic light controlled roundabout (Tesco) select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A61). At next roundabout (Little Chef) select middle lane and take 3rd exit (A61). Follow road for approx 5 mile and, at roundabout select right lane and take 3rd exit (Sheffield Road). Follow road for approx. ½ mile and turn right into Wreakes Lane. Cross over the railway and turn left to continue on Wreakes Lane and follow road to Sainsbury’s. Park in Sainsbury’s overflow car park for the Barn.
From East Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway, then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 into Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and, at traffic lights go straight on. Stay in left lane but, at roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A632). Turn immediately left into slip road to A61 (signposted Sheffield). At traffic light controlled roundabout (Tesco) select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A61), then follow route from North/South.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Dronfield, 10 minutes walk away
Bus number 43 and 44 from Chesterfield town centre, 2 per hour.
