Winterbourne Medieval Day

June was the time in the Medieval calendar to celebrate Midsummer, and what a celebration it was!
Permission to host a June fayre in Winterbourne was granted by King Richard II in 1393 to Blanch, the great-granddaughter of Sir Thomas de Bradeston who commissioned The Barn to be built in 1342, so we are delighted to still be upholding that tradition over 600 years later.Join us as we recreate some of the festivities with combat displays, knight schools & have a go archery from the Warwick Warriors, wandering jesters, games and live medieval musicians. Plus, a living history village from Company of Chivalry so that you can really get a feel for medieval life by walking amongst it!Small, but perfectly formed (and on a genuine medieval site) there will be a programme of activities throughout the day alongside a range of artisan craft stalls where you can watch some of the artists at work.For full details keep an eye on our website and social media.A perfect family day out at this unique heritage site which dates from 1342. Arrive early and stay all day!Pre book tickets now for the early bird rate and to beat the queues!
Tickets booked after 21st June, and on the door, will be 7 for adults and 2 for children.Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome. Dogs remain the responsibility of the owner within the grounds of the Barn. Dog waste cannot be disposed of onsite, but there is a specific dog waste bin just outside of the barn's grounds on a public footpath.We will be operating a park and ride service from Winterbourne Academy (BS36 1JL) with a shuttle bus to and from the Barn site all throughout the day. Both the car park and the shuttle bus are free at Winterbourne Academy. Just park up and see our steward for the next bus.
If you can indicate if you will need a parking space at the time of booking then this is very helpful for us managing numbers, but indicating you will need a parking space does not guarantee one.There is plenty of bicycle parking on site for those arriving on two wheels.
Please note there is no car parking onsite or in Church Lane for this event. The lane must be kept clear for residents and any emergency vehicle access.
Please advise if an accessible parking space is needed at the time of booking. Please be aware that these spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. Please provide your vehicle reg and details of you access / parking requirements.The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site.If you wish to avoid the online booking fee then please contact the office to arrange a time to come and book in person.