Witness the explosive performances of Fire Eaters, Smoke and Mirrors as they make their grand entrance! The renowned Fighting Knights return to Battle, along with the mischievous Devil Sticks Peat who will entertain the crowd with his juggling, jesting, and general antics.
Get a glimpse of medieval warfare and surgical techniques demonstrated by Hands on History, and even try on some suits of armour yourself. On Monday, don’t miss the May Queen parade and coronation ceremony.
Discover your creative side with pottery-making workshops and learn how to craft yarn from the locally-sourced wool shop, ‘Needle Meets Hook.’ The lace makers will also make an appearance. Take part in exciting new games and old classics while indulging in the local culinary delights of barbecue, spit roast, and Battle Cider.
Take a leisurely stroll down Battle’s charming High Street, just like our jester, and try to solve the riddles in the leaflet along the way.
Programme of Events:
Sunday:
10:00 — Fayre Opens
11:30 — Juggling Workshop
12:00 — Fighting Knights
1:00 — Hands on History
2:00 — Battle Merrie Maypolers
3:00 — Jesters Court
4:00 — Fighting Knights
4:30 — Morris Dancing
5:00 — Fayre Closes
Monday:
10:00 — Fayre Opens
10:30 — Battle Merrie Maypolers
11:30 — Jesters Court
12:00 — Fighting Knights
12:30 — Gather for the Parade
1:00 — Parade
1:30 — Crowning of the May Queen and children’s dancing from Battle and Langdon School
2:00 — Section 5 Drummers
2:30 — Dancing Giants
3:30 — Fighting Knights Finale
4:00 — Fayre Closes
All times are approximate and subject to change.
