Listed below are the events that the Bayard Household will be organising, attending or supporting for the current year. These range from medieval training days, markets, Living History displays and full blown battles using authentic military tactics of the period.
Events for 2023
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Bosworth, Leics
29th April to 1st May
We couldn’t make this event last year due to the plague still doing the rounds 29th April to 1st May so we cannot wait to start our season off with a good bang at the incredible Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre.
Leeds Castle, Kent
27th April to 29th May
Once again some of our southern members will be supporting The Queen’s Joust doing medieval crafts for the weekend at this magnificent castle.
Barnet Medieval Festival, London
10th and 11th June
As the reenactment co-ordinators for the Medieval Festival we are honoured to be involved in organising this fantastic weekend commemorating London’s only Medieval battle – The Battle of Barnet 1471. The festival is growing every year with more reenactors, traders and demonstrators. It is well worth a visit.
Stoner Park Medieval Joust, Oxfordshire
24th and 25th June
A return to the wonderful Stoner Park house and gardens to support the joust.
Tewkesbury Medieval Festival, Gloucs
8th and 9th July
Medieval Festival Weekend commemorating the Battle of Tewkesbury 1471.
Bodiam Castle, East Sussex
22nd and 23rd July
A return after many years to the enchanting Bodiam castle for a Bayard medieval weekend.
Loxwood Joust, West Sussex
5th and 6th August
Annual return to the Kingdom of Loxwood for a weekend of medieval merriment.
Bosworth Medieval Medley, Leics
19th and 20th August
Medieval Festival with the Wars of the Roses Federation, commemorating the Battle of Bosworth 1485
England’s Medieval Festival, East Sussex
26th and 28th August
England’s Medieval Festival is back at a new venue. The Kings Grove, Pippingford Park. Enjoy the thrill of Knights Jousting; Daily Battles and Artillery Displays; Grand Parade; Falconry; Archery Tournament; Craftsmen and Traders; a Kids Kingdom; Minstrels, Magicians; Jesters; Hog Roasts and much more medieval mayhem!
Past Events
Events for 2022
Bayard Training Day, Essex
Sunday 3rd April
A one day medieval training day at Weald Country Park. Come and meet us in Lodge field, where you can talk to us about medieval reenactment.
Bosworth, Leics – Event Cancelled
30th April to 2nd May
The Bayards are back for another Medieval Weekend at the fantastic Battlefield Heritage Centre for the early May Bank holiday weekend.
Leeds Castle, Kent
30th April to 2nd May
Some of our southern members will be supporting The Queen’s Joust.
Stoner Park Medieval Joust, Oxfordshire
3rd – 5th June
The first of two weekends at the lovely Stoner Park house and gardens. This weekend is a special Jubilee Joust weekend.
Barnet Medieval Festival, London
11th and 12th June
Medieval Festival weekend commemorating London’s only Medieval battle – The Battle of Barnet 1471.
Tewkesbury Medieval Festival, Gloucs
9th and 10th July
Medieval Festival Weekend commemorating the Battle of Tewkesbury 1471.
Loxwood Joust, West Sussex
6th and 7th August
Medieval Festival
Bosworth Medieval Festival, Leics
20th and 21st August
Medieval Festival with the Wars of the Roses Federation, commemorating the Battle of Bosworth 1485
Stoner Park Medieval Joust, Oxfordshire
17th – 18th September
The second of two weekends at the lovely Stoner Park house and gardens.
Events for 2021
Stoner Park Medieval Joust, Oxfordshire
22nd to 23rd May
The Bayards will be doing two gunning displays per day!
Bosworth, Leics
29th to 31st May
The Bayards are back for another Medieval Weekend at the fantastic Battlefield Heritage Centre for the Bank holiday weekend.
Barnet Medieval Festival, London – RESCHEDULED FOR 11TH AND 12TH SEPTEMBER 2021 –
5th and 6th June
Medieval weekend celebrating the Battle of Barnet 1471. It is the 550th Anniversary of this battle.
Tewkesbury Medieval Festival, Gloucs – CANCELLED – now Virtual.
10th and 11th July
Medieval Festival Weekend Commemorating the Battle of Tewkesbury 1471.
Loxwood Joust, West Sussex
7th and 8th August
Medieval Festival (Weekend 1)
Loxwood Joust, West Sussex
14th and 15th August
Medieval Festival (Weekend 2)
Bosworth Medieval Festival, Leics – CANCELLED
21st and 22nd August
Medieval Festival with the Wars of the Roses Federation, commemorating the Battle of Bosworth 1485
England’s Medieval Festival, East Sussex
28th to 30th August
Our annual return to this great festival at Herstmonceux Castle.
Barnet Medieval Festival, London
11th and 12th September
Medieval weekend celebrating the Battle of Barnet 1471. It is the 550th Anniversary of this battle.
Events for 2020
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Bayard Training Day, Essex – POSTPONED
29th March
A one day medieval training day at Weald Country Park.
International Living History Fair, Essex – CANCELLED
18th and 19th April
Multi-period reenactment market and period Living History, Cressing Temple Barns, Braintree, CM77 8PD
Bosworth, Leics – CANCELLED
8th to 10th May
The Bayards are back for another Medieval Weekend at the fantastic Battlefield Heritage Centre.
Leeds Castle, Kent – CANCELLED
23rd to 25th May
Support for The Golden Joust.
Barnet Medieval Festival, London – RESCHEDULED FOR 19TH AND 20TH SEPTEMBER 2020 – NOW UNFORTUNATELY CANCELLED
30th and 31st May
Medieval weekend celebrating the Battle of Barnet 1471
History Festival – CANCELLED
6th and 7th June
Multi-Period event at Milton Keynes Museum
Tewkesbury Medieval Festival, Gloucs – CANCELLED
11th and 12th July
Medieval Festival Weekend Commemorating the Battle of Tewkesbury 1471.
History Alive Festival, Northants – CANCELLED
1st and 2nd August
Multi-Period event at Delapre Abbey
Loxwood Joust, West Sussex – CANCELLED
8th and 9th August
Medieval Festival
Pitchford History Festival, Shropshire – CANCELLED
8th and 9th August
History Festival hosted by Eventplan
Eltham Palace, London – CANCELLED
15th and 16th August
Supporting the English Heritage Joust
Bosworth Medieval Festival, Leics – CANCELLED
22nd and 23rd August
Medieval Festival with the Wars of the Roses Federation, commemorating the Battle of Bosworth 1485
England’s Medieval Festival, East Sussex – CONFIRMED AS GOING AHEAD
28th to 31st August
Our annual return to this great festival at Herstmonceux Castle.
Events for 2019
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Cambridge Living History Fair
2nd – 3rd March
Multi-period reenactment market, St Ives, PE27 6WU
TORM, Coventry
15th -17th March
The Original Re-enactors Market, Ryton on Dunsmore, CV8 3FL
Barnet Taster Day, London
13th April
A small force of reenactors promoting Barnet Medieval Festival.
Milton Keynes History Festival
11th and 12th May
Multi-Period event at Milton Keynes Museum
Leeds Castle, Kent
25th to 27th May
Support for the Medieval Jousting Tournament.
Barnet Medieval Festival, London
8th and 9th June
Medieval weekend celebrating the Battle of Barnet 1471
Milton Keynes History Festival, Campbell Park
15th and 16th June
Multi-Period event.
Delapre Abbey, Northants
6th and 7th July
Multi-Period event
Tewkesbury Medieval Festival, Gloucs
13th and 14th July
Medieval Festival Weekend Commemorating the Battle of Tewkesbury 1471.
Loxwood Joust, West Sussex
3rd and 4th August
Medieval Festival
Eltham Palace, London
10th and 11th August
Supporting the English Heritage Joust
Bosworth, Leics
17th and 18th August
Medieval Festival with the Wars of the Roses Federation, commemorating the Battle of Bosworth 1485.
England’s Medieval Festival, Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex
24th to 26th August
Our annual return to this great festival.
Bosworth, Leics
14th and 15th September
House of Bayard Medieval Weekend at the fantastic Battlefield Centre. A Tudor… A Tudor!
Events for 2018
TORM
16th -18th March
The Original Re-enactors Market
Weald Country Park, Essex
31st March -2nd April
Training weekend with the Medieval Siege Society
Cressing Temple, Essex
14th and 15th April
International Living History Festival and Market.
Wrest Park, Bedfordshire
21st and 22nd April
St George’s Day Festival with the Wars of the Roses Federation.
Hedingham Castle, Essex
6th and 7th May
Medieval weekend with the Medieval Siege Society.
Leeds Castle, Kent
26th to 28th May
Supporting the Grand Medieval Joust with friends the De’Mowbray Retinue.
Barnet, Hertsfordshire
9th and 10th June
Medieval Weekend with the Medieval Siege Society in support of the Battle of Barnet Project, celebrating the Battle of Barnet 1471
Eltham Palace, London
16th and 17th June
Living History weekend with friends the Company of the Silver Arrow (COTSA).
Delapre Abbey, Northants
7th and 8th July
Medieval Weekend with friends Sir William Harrington Companye.
Tewkesbury, Gloucs
14th and 15th July
Medieval Festival Weekend Commemorating the Battle of Tewkesbury 1471.
Gatwick Aviation Museum, Surrey
28th and 29th July
Medieval Weekend with the Medieval Siege Society.
Loxwood Joust, West Sussex
4th and 5th August
Medieval Festival.
Bosworth, Leics
18th and 19th August
Medieval Festival with the Wars of the Roses Federation, commemorating the Battle of Bosworth 1485.
Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex
25th to 27th August
Medieval Festival with the Medieval Siege Society.
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