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A huge fun packed and educational event in Colchester's Castle Park.
Re-enactors from the Viking, Roman and Medieval periods showing fighting skills, cookery and living history camps.
A grand Market with all kinds of treasures for you to browse.
One of Britain's largest and most exciting longbow competitions.
Ale bars, hog roast, excellent food outlets. Join in the archery and axe throwing.
Story tellers, puppeteers, traders, musicians, hawkers, wonderful sights and sounds.
Birds of prey swooping overhead.

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Ticket Type	/Ticket Tariff
Adult	£10.00 per ticket
Child	Free

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Roman and Medieval Festival 2025

Type:Festival

Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

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