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Medieval Festival returns this August to take Yorkshire back to the Middle Ages! Join us for a summer of Kings & Queens, Knights & Knaves and all manner of medieval merriment. With events ranging from engaging talks on Richard III and living history at our period townhouse, Barley Hall, to fun and games at Knaresborough Castle there is something to keep the whole family entertained.
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Discover York in the Middle Ages with the JORVIK Group Medieval Pass
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Richard III Experience at Monk Bar 10:00-17:00 daily www.richardiiiexperience.com
Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar 10:00-16:00 daily www.henryviiexperience.com
Barley Hall 10:00-17:00 daily www.barleyhall.co.uk
Explore the life of the last Plantagenet King and the impact he had on the city of York during his short reign.
Discover the first Tudor Monarch as he shaped a new era in English history, after defeating his rival Richard III at Bosworth.
Make yourself at home at Barley Hall, a reconstructed medieval townhouse, located right in the heart of the city of York, in the shadows of York Minster.
Medieval Pass Prices: Adult: Conc.: Fam. 5: ***
£8 (saving of £3*) £6 (saving of £2*) £23.75 (saving of £8.25*)
Child: Fam. 4:**
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Events
Medieval Arms & Armour
Wednesday 19th August
10:00 - 17:00 | The Richard III Experience | Normal admission prices apply Join us in the atmospheric setting of Monk Bar and meet our medieval soldier, who will be showcasing the arms and armour of the late medieval period as well as discussing the battle tactics of the day. You’re sure to hear a few war stories as well from this veteran of the Wars of the Roses!
History at the Hall
Sunday 23rd August
11:00 - 16:00 | Barley Hall | Normal admission prices apply Barley Hall’s volunteer Living History team are offering visitors a special treat as they take the Hall back in time, showcasing the life of servants in the late-medieval period. Join them as they recreate the sights, sounds and smells of the household of William Snawsell, a former Lord Mayor of York and occupant of Barley Hall towards the end of the medieval period. With opportunities to meet characters, see demonstrations and take part in activities, this is a rare glimpse of social history brought to life in a fabulously atmospheric setting.
Weds 19th, Thurs 20th & Fri 21st August
The Canterbury Tales
19:30 I St Helen’s Church, York I £7 adult, £5 conc, £4 child Peter Carrington-Porter returns to York with his adaptation of a selection of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, including the Miller’s Tale, the Franklin’s Tale and the Pardoner’s Tale. An evening of storytelling in costume with tales of humour, romance and adventure that will take you right back to the Middle Ages! Pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment.
Saturday 22nd August
Medieval Day at Knaresborough Castle
11:00 - 16:00 | Knaresborough Castle | Admission FREE, small cost for some activities using Medieval Coin Exchange: £1 each or 6 for £5 Enjoy a host of family events; for the brave young knights there are medieval sword fighting workshops, where chivalry is just as important as sword skills. Afterwards make an appointment with the Barber Surgeon and discover the gruesome ‘treatments’ they would prescribe for war wounds! 2015 is the 600th anniversary of the battle of Agincourt, and there is no better way to commemorate this great English victory than learning how to be an accomplished Archer at ‘Have-A-Go Archery’. Knaresborough Castle will also play host to a medieval tournament with period combat performances and thrilling birds of prey displays. Plus fun crafts, activities and tours of the castle and its Sallyport will run throughout the day.
Medieval Arms & Armour
10:00 - 17:00 | The Richard III Experience | Normal admission prices apply See entry from Sat 22nd August
Helen Cox: Magna Carta
19:00 I Barley Hall | £4 Adult, £3 Conc To celebrate the 800th anniversary of the creation of one of the world’s most famous political documents, local historian and author Helen Cox discusses the historical context of the Magna Carta and its impact on the reign of King John and subsequent English monarchs. Pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment
Monday 24th August
Meet the Snawsells’
10:00 - 17:00 | Barley Hall | Normal admission prices apply William Snawsell and his wife Joan invite you into their beautiful home, located in the heart of York, where they will talk about their lives in the city during the late medieval period. Come armed with questions for the former Lord Mayor of York as he holds court in the Great Hall.
Little Diggers Medieval Mischief: Kings & Queens
10:30 - 11:30 | DIG | £3 per child Suitable for 2 to 5 year olds DIG is going medieval for the whole week! Step back in time as we find out about kings and queens in the Middle Ages. Discover who was in charge and how they showed their power in a play session. Could you rule the country? Pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment
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Monday 24th August
From Richard to Henry: “That noble House of Yorke…”
14:30 | Start from the Richard III Experience at Monk Bar £4 adult, £3 conc. Join us for a walking tour around parts of York’s medieval defences. Starting at the Richard III Experience at Monk Bar and finishing at the Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar; this guided tour will bring one of the most turbulent times in English history, the Wars of the Roses, back to life. Discover how this period affected the city using the sights from York’s ancient city walls as a backdrop to these fascinating stories. This walk takes approx 90 minutes and requires safe walking shoes. Please note that only guide dogs are allowed on the City Walls. Upgrade your ticket to include access to the Richard III and Henry VII Experiences £7.50 Adult, £5 Conc. Pre-booking recommended
Who Was Edward of Middleham?
19:00 | Barley Hall | £4 Adult, £3 Conc Edward, the only legitimate son of Richard III, was created Prince of Wales in York Minster in 1483 during his father’s post coronation visit to York. This fascinating talk by Ricardian historian Peter Hammond describes the events of the royal visit to York and of the short life of this young Plantagenet prince. Pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment
Meet the Experts
10:00 - 17:00 | Barley Hall | Normal admission prices apply Join experts from York Archaeological Trust for an exclusive look at fascinating artefacts excavated in York from the Medieval period. This is your chance to get up close and ask your questions to real archaeologists!
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Tuesday 25th August
Wednesday 26th August
Little Diggers Medieval Mischief: Costumes & Characters
History at the Hall
10:30 - 11:30 | DIG | £3 per child Suitable for 2 to 5 year olds What did medieval people wear? Did they look like us? Come along to learn about the different clothes worn in the Middle Ages and even have a chance to dress up in medieval costume! Will you be a knight, a servant, a king or a queen? Pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment
From Richard to Henry: “That noble House of Yorke…”
14:30 I Start from the Richard III Experience at Monk Bar £4 adult, £3 conc. See entry on 24th August
Philippa Langley The Looking For Richard Project
19:00 | The Guildhall, York | £10.00 Adult, £8.00 Conc. Incl Richard III Society Members Screenwriter Philippa Langley, who led the search for Richard III, tells the story of her seven and a half year journey to uncover the king’s grave through the Looking For Richard Project. Detailing the four years of research and three and a half year battle to cut the tarmac in Leicester, Philippa’s astonishing story brings to life her quest and helps shed new light on the man at the centre of her search. This talk includes free admission to the Richard III & Henry VII Experiences. Pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment
From Richard to Henry: “That noble House of Yorke…”
14:30 | Start from the Richard III Experience at Monk Bar £4 adult, £3 conc. See entry on 24th August
11:00 - 16:00 | Barley Hall | Normal admission prices apply See entry on 19th August
Little Diggers Medieval Mischief: Bastions & Banners
10:30 - 11:30 | DIG | £3 per child Suitable for 2 to 5 year olds What was it like to live in a castle? Join us for a play and activity session which finds out! Design your own colourful flag or banner to fly from the top of the castle and represent your family. Pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment
Western Martial Arts with the York School of Defence: Medieval Combat Class
11:00, 13:30, 15:30 | York Guildhall £7 Adult, £5 Conc, £20 Family of 4*, £25 Family of 5 *Family prices are based on 2 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 3 children This is your opportunity to learn combat techniques from the Middle Ages with instructors from the York School of Defence, a local Western Martial Arts group. Incorporating fight demonstrations, a chance to have a go at sword fighting and the opportunity to see and handle a variety of medieval weaponry, this really is an exciting highlight to this year’s programme. Each session lasts an hour and a half and participants are asked to wear sturdy footwear with some grip to the soles. Suitable for ages 5+, both adults and children are catered for. Pre-booking essential
From Richard to Henry: “That noble House of Yorke…”
14:30 | Start from the Richard III Experience at Monk Bar £4 adult, £3 conc. See entry on 24th August
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Mace to the Face
Wednesday 26th August
Warrior Women
19:00 | The Mansion House, York | £4 Adult, £3 Conc People still believe that women in the Middle Ages never fought on the battlefield, that their duties were largely domestic and that they were treated as second class citizens. The situation is of course far more complex... This lecture will scratch beneath the surface by looking at various case studies of women in the medieval period who chose to or were forced to take up arms in defence of home, family, or country. Pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment
Thursday 27th August
Friday 28th August
Meet the Experts
10:00 - 17:00 | Barley Hall I Normal admission prices apply See entry on 25th August
Little Diggers Medieval Mischief: Festivals & Fun
10:30 - 11:30 | DIG | £3 per child Suitable for 2 to 5 year olds It’s festival time! Find out how people had fun in medieval times at tournaments and festivals. Hear about the types of games they played, perhaps even have a go yourself? Make a puppet to take home and entertain your family, just like a jester! Pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment
Western Martial Arts with the York School of Defence: Medieval Combat Class 11:00, 13:30, 15:30 | The Guildhall, York £7 Adult, £5 Conc, £20 Family of 4*, £25 Family of 5 See entry on 26th August
10:30 - 11:30 | DIG | £3 per child Suitable for 2 to 5 year olds DIG is learning about mythical creatures today and we are in search of brave adventurers to help us! Hear stories about valiant knights and the monsters that they meet along the way. You’ll have the chance to design your own medieval monster too! Pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment
Western Martial Arts with the York School of Defence: Medieval Combat Class 11:00, 13:30, 15:30 | The Guildhall, York £7 Adult, £5 Conc, £20 Family of 4*, £25 Family of 5 See entry on 26th August
14:30 | Start from the Richard III Experience at Monk Bar £4 adult, £3 conc. See entry on 24th August
14:30 | Start from the Richard III Experience at Monk Bar £4 adult, £3 conc. See entry on 24th August medieval pass
Little Diggers Medieval Mischief: Knights & Naughty Monsters
From Richard to Henry: “That noble House of Yorke…”
From Richard to Henry: “That noble House of Yorke…” featured event
19:00 | The Mansion House, York | £4 Adult, £3 Conc Human anatomist Emma Halpin-Durband expands her popular lecture series with a new installment focusing on the harrowing effects of blunt force trauma on medieval combatants. Using a mix of modern accidents and injuries contrasted with archaeological remains from the Middle Ages she aims to explain more about how maces, hammers, axes, and other often overlooked weapons were used on the battlefield and the devastating effects they could have when wielded with skill. PLEASE NOTE: This lecture will contain graphic images of modern wounds and trauma and as such is not suitable for children or those of a nervous disposition. Pre-booking essential
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Trouvère Medieval Minstrels - Magna Melodia
19:00 | Barley Hall | £10 Adult, £8 Conc Many legends and stories surrounded England’s Angevin monarchs. Some said they had the devil’s blood in them... But this ‘devil’s brood’ also presided over a magnificent musical scene. Join Medieval minstrels Trouvère as they take you back 800 years into the past to experience the musical backdrop to the tumultuous events of 1215, when England’s barons forced Magna Carta upon King John. Pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment
Saturday 29th August
Little Diggers Medieval Mischief: Music & Merriment
10:30 - 11:30 | DIG | £3 per child Suitable for 2 to 5 year olds The Medieval Festival is coming to an end - help us to celebrate the final Little Diggers session by learning about Medieval music and dance. Dance like a noble and create your own musical shaker worthy to play at the court of the King himself! Pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment
Medieval Arms & Armour
10:00 - 17:00 | The Richard III Experience | Normal admission prices apply See entry on 22nd August
‘Joan of Arc: A History’, with Helen Castor
14:00 I York Guildhall I £10 adult, £8 Con Join the JORVIK Medieval Festival keynote speaker, Dr Helen Castor, to hear the fascinating story of Joan of Arc, the peasant girl who heard voices from God, and became a warrior leading an army to victory in an age that believed women cannot fight. Dr Castor’s latest book uses the transcripts of Joan’s two medieval trials to build fascinating insights into her life and world. With an opportunity to buy copies of Joan of Arc: A History and to have them signed by the author this is a special addition to the festival. Pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment
Saturday 29th August
Terry Deary’s 7 Ages of York
19:00 | The Guildhall, York | £12 per adult, £10 per con, £8 per child Suitable for children 5 and up Horrible Histories author Terry Deary is joined by musicians Eboracum Baroque to take you on a journey through the gruesome history of York. The ‘7 Ages of York’ will include hilarious stories from the time of the Vicious Vikings and Measly Middle Ages as well as the Terrible Tudors and those Slimy Stuarts; including one of York’s most notorious villains, and former York resident, Guy Fawkes. Accompanied by music from across the centuries by Eboracum Baroque - a baroque ensemble of singers and instrumentalists Terry will make sure he doesn’t leave out the important gory and ghastly bits! Pre-booking essential so you don’t miss out on this exciting event for all the family.
Sunday 30th August
Medieval Arms & Armour
10:00 - 17:00 | The Richard III Experience | Normal admission prices apply See entry on 22nd August
Monday 31st August
Medieval Merriment
10:00 - 16:00 daily | Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, York | Admission FREE, small cost for some activities using Medieval Coin Exchange: £1 each or 6 for £5 A fun-packed day that the whole family will enjoy, in the heart of historic York! Featuring a host of medieval crafts and activities including; Have-a-Go Archery and Sword Fighting Workshops. The Plague Doctor will be in residence at the hall, ready to diagnose any ailment and offer a terrifyingly medieval cure – for the right price, of course! With Bird of Prey displays, fun crafts and themed activities on offer throughout the day this is going to be a day of Medieval Merriment for all!
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bombing and been at the heart of city governance for nearly 600 years. Refreshments will be on sale, courtesy of the Past Sheriffs of York
More Medieval Events from our friends in Yorkshire...
Towton Battlefield Society Events Yorkshire Day Medieval Celebrations Saturday 1st August Visit website for more information www.towton.org.uk
Medieval Guild Halls Tour
Saturday 1st, 7th August 10:30 & 13:00 I Bedern Hall, York I Free Admission Join the Clerk to the Company of Cordwainers for an easy stroll around the city courtesy of Benedict Horsley’s 1694 Ichonography. Discover the five Guild Halls belonging to the largest Craft and Merchant Guilds in Medieval York. Understand the hold the Guilds had on Civic life and what happened in the Minster and Kings precincts. Learn some of the secrets from the Ordinances (rules) of the Guilds. Come forward in time to discover the coincidence of family ties in York over the past hundred years. Length of walk 90 mins. Pre-booking essential: 07749269435
Assize of Ale Day
Friday 15th August 10:00 - 15:00 I The Guildhall, York I Free Admission York’s most popular medieval tradition! Watch the Guild of Scriveners in all their finery as they prepare for the serious task of testing the ale in the city’s best hostelries.
Towton Battlefield Walk
Sunday 16th, 23rd and 30th August 10:30 I The Rockingham Arms, Towton I £3.00 Join a guided walk at Towton and let an experienced guide take you on a tour of one of Britain’s bloodiest Battlefields. In 1461 , the forces of medieval England met in the fields of Towton for a day of unparallelled savagery that left 28,000 dead. Join the Towton Battlefield Society and follow in the footsteps of the Lancastrian Army as they marched along Iron Age track-ways through beautiful Yorkshire scenery to the heart of the Battle. You may even see the White Horse on Sutton Bank or a hovering Red Kite. This is more than your typical battlefield walk. Please park by the adjacent Barn , wear stout shoes and be dressed for the Yorkshire weather.
‘Killed the Boar, Shaved His Head; the Violent Death of Richard III’
Monday 3rd August 12:00 I The Crooked Billet, Saxton I Free Admission Celebrate Yorkshire in the heart of medieval Yorkshire with a visit to a small Living history camp. Take the opportunity to walk the nearby Towton Battlefield Trail and discover Lord Dacre’s tomb at Saxton Church. Then stroll down to the famous little Church of St Marys, the only remaining building in the centre of the deserted medieval village of Lead. Full details will be posted on www.towton.org.uk
The Guildhall Open Days
10th - 14th August 10:00 - 15:00 I The Guildhall, York I Free Admission Step inside one of York’s iconic medieval buildings. Constructed in the 15th century, the Guildhall has been visited by royalty, survived a wartime
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Church Explorers
Saturday 8th August All Saints, Huntington, York, YO32 9RE
Some of Yorkshire’s most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings are opening their doors this summer and hosting a series of exciting and interesting events where they can showcase their unique links to the medieval period.
Thursday 13th August St John the Baptist, Adel, Leeds, LS16 8DQ
Discover all they have to offer you and your family during JORVIK Medieval Festival below:
Saturday 15th August St Mary and St Alkelda, Middleham, N Yorks, DL8 4PQ
JORVIK Medieval Festival Presents:
1st to 31st August 2015
Throughout the Festival Holy Trinity, Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LF
12pm-4pm (Sun-Mon), 10am-4pm (Tues-Sat) FREE
St Lawrence’s Tower, off Lawrence Street, York, YO10 3BN
FREE
St Mary, Goathland, N Yorks YO22 5AN 9:30am – 5:30pm FREE Saturday 1st August St Nicholas, Hornsea, East Riding, HU18 1AB 10am - 4pm FREE
All Saints, Northallerton, N Yorks, DL7 8LU
10am – 4pm FREE
Sunday 9th August St Helen, Welton, HU15 1NH 12.30pm – 4.30pm FREE
Holy Redeemer, Boroughbridge Road, York, YO26 6AB 12noon – 3pm FREE
1pm – 5pm FREE
Medieval Fair 10am – 4pm FREE
St Martin on the Hill, Scarborough, YO11 2BT 10.30am – 3.30pm FREE
St Mary, Leake (Nr Thirsk), N. Yorks 11am – 4pm FREE Medieal Food Tickets £7 adults, £3 children (under 11) Saturday 22nd August St Helen and Holy Cross, Sheriff Hutton, N Yorks, YO60 6SS
10am - 9pm FREE
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August St Mary, Church Fenton, N Yorks, LS23 6DR
10am - 4pm FREE
10.30am – 4pm, 12pm – 3pm (Sun) FREE
West Buckrose Churches Trail, Starting
Saturday 22nd August – Saturday 5th September St Mary, Thirsk, YO7 1PR
10am - 4pm FREE
Sunday 2nd - Saturday 8th August St Wilfrid, Monk Fryston, W Yorks, LS25 5DY 12pm – 4pm FREE
10am – 4pm (12pm-4pm Sun 23rd & 30th) FREE
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August St Hilda, Ampleforth, N Yorks, YO62 4DU 10.30am – 4pm, 1pm – 4pm (Sun) FREE
Wednesday 26th August Selby Abbey, Selby, YO8 4PU 10am – 5pm FREE
Saturday 29th August St Mary Bishophill Junior, York, YO1 6EN 11am – 3pm FREE
For more details and updates on Church Explorer events, see
www.jorvikmedievalfestival.com/churchexplorers Please note: although the majority of Church Explorer activities are free, some venues may make a charge for some special activities. Church Explorer events are provided and managed by the historic churches in which they are held: participants are encouraged to consider making a small donation to each when visiting these wonderful historic buildings. Church Explorer events are staged and managed by church groups, churches and their custodians, with support and advice from JORVIK Group; as such The JORVIK Group is not liable for the content and management of external events. Event organisers reserve the right to alter or withdraw events at any time. If you have any enquiries relating to any of these events, please email churchexplorers@yorkat.co.uk and your enquiry will be passed to the relevant church.
Discover York in the Middle-Ages with
GET HOLD OF A MEDIEVAL PASS AND EXPLORE THREE CITY-CENTRE ATTRACTIONS FOR ONE GREAT PRICE! S PRICE START JUST FROM £4.50
From the creators of
Viking Festival
19th to 31st August 2015
BUY YOURS TODAY:
www.jorvikmedievalfestival.com/medpass Tickets can be booked online or by calling the JORVIK Group Reservation Team
on 01904 615505
Lines are open 9am-5pm Mon Fri, 9am - 2pm Sat & Sun Keep up to date on all The JORVIK Group’s festivals and events by joining our mailing list online or follow us on
Twitter @TheJORVIKGroup www.jorvikmedievalfestival.com Events correct at time of press, the organisers reserve the right to withdraw or alter events. With thanks to our partners
York Archaeological Trust The JORVIK Medieval Festival is managed by York Archaeological Trust, a registered charity in England and Wales (No. 509060) and Scotland (SCO42846).
Festival Programme
www.jorvikmedievalfestival.com