Don’t miss a day of Medieval Fun in Chesterfield
Don’t miss a day of Medieval Fun in Chesterfield this July. Visitors to Chesterfield can expect battle re-enactments, dragons, jesters and more at the Chesterfield medieval fun day organised by Chesterfield Borough Council.
The fun-filled family event takes place in various locations across Chesterfield town centre on Tuesday 24 July from 10am to 4pm.
There is a host of activities taking place including:
- A medieval encampment in the Crooked Spire churchyard with skirmishes at 12.30pm and 2.30pm and troop marches to the market place at 11am and 1.30pm
- Court jester performing in Rykneld Square, opposite the church at 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
- The Legend of Theobald Puppet Theatre at Burlington Street at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm
- A fun fair at Chesterfield market all day
- Medieval Monks Comedy Animation Theatre in the market place with shows at 11am, 12.45pm and 2pm
- Dragon and knight in the market place at 11.30am, 1pm and 2pm
- Medieval beggars at the market place and Burlington Street at various times during the day.
Chesterfield Museum is also open during the day. Visitors can meet Sir Cuss the potion maker who will train them to identify dragons and make potions to protect them from the dragon, the museum is open from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free.
St Mary and All Saints’, the Crooked Spire church is also holding an open day with tours of the church tower hourly from 10.15am to 3.15pm. Tours cost £6 for adults and £4 for children.
Councillor Steve Brunt, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: “The medieval fun day is one of the most popular events in our calendar each year.
“There are so many fun activities taking place, it’s a great opportunity for families to have a day out, enjoy themselves and learn a little bit about our medieval past at the same time.”
Find out more about the Medieval Fun Day and the Vintage Summer Fair which takes place on the same day.
