After a relaxing Sunday working on a boot fair, to earn the princely sum of 97p (don't ask) we decided to head down to The medieval fair in Hurstmonceux this bank holiday.
This was the 18th fair and the event is said to be the biggest three day event of its kind - as it is The only one I know I can not say if it is or not, but it was quite big - the event consists of a medieval market which had a wide variety of goods, mostly jewelry and new age products along with a quite fascinating array of weapons, I stopped short of picking up a mace. Along side the medieval market was the food court, we had a hog roast and a glass of mead as we like to be authentic where we can, if you prefer however there was always ye olde donnor meat and chips. There was also a living history village, where you could chat to a blacksmith or learn to shoot a bow and arrow.
The main "show" aspect were two battles fought between the houses of York and Lancaster, this featured a siege of the castle including a cabbage firing trebuchette which was very good. I can't say if it was worth the £17 admission fee but it was a good day, after all how often do you get to ask if they take "ye olde credite carde"
