A great weekend of reenactment, children’s activities, entertainment and all round family-friendly fun at Monmouth’s Medieval Festival.

We’ll be joined by the Freemen of Gwent, a travelling band of mercenary soldiers returning from campaigning in the 100 years war, along with open doors events at the medieval Monnow Bridge gatehouse and Monmouth Castle, falconry displays, have a go archery and much more.

Activities to look forward to

Guided tours of Monnow Bridge

Tours of Monmouth Castle from Will Davies, Cadw inspector of scheduled monuments

Archery from The Free Company of Aquitaine

Medieval swordplay at Monmouth Castle

Expert talks and displays from The Time Travelling Medicine Man

Falconry from Wye Valley Falconry

Re-enactments from The Freemen of Gwent

Historic Games

Showings of the Princess Bride at Monmouth’s Savoy theatre