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Robin Hood Festival - The Heroes' Return
It’s jousting time again! We are thrilled to confirm the return of the incredible equine skills display team The Cavalry of Heroes
They take centre stage across the weekend with their spectacular show of horsemanship to tell the story of Robin Hood’s battles with the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham.
The age of the Wars of the Roses are re-enacted by the superb Ferrers Household with their cast of wonderfully-skilled craftspeople, demonstrating the traditions and ingenuity of the 15th Century.
We’ll have spellbinding performances from fire-eater What A Palaver, who also promises “juggling, danger, excitement and stupidity” too!
Multi-talented children’s entertainer Bill Brookman will also keep you on your toes, and if that wasn’t enough, there’ll also be medieval mischief from Simple Tom and music from the Crazy Dutch trio.
Please note, Parking on event days is £10 per vehicle per day for all visitors. This includes RSPB members because these are special events.
Thursday 4th August
10.30am, Amphitheatre: Crazy Dutch
11.30am, Major Oak: Bill Brookman
11.30am, Main Arena: Cavalry of Heroes
1pm, Amphitheatre: Bill Brookman
3pm, Main Arena: Cavalry of Heroes
3pm, Major Oak: Bill Brookman
4pm, Amphitheatre: Crazy Dutch
Throughout the Day: Have a Go Archery/Sloe Gin/Helter Skelter/Blast from Past/Simple Tom
Friday 5th August
10.30am, Amphitheatre: Crazy Dutch
11.30am, Main Arena: Cavalry of Heroes
11.30am, Major Oak: Bill Brookman
12.30pm, Major Oak: What a Palaver
1pm, Amphitheatre: Bill Brookman
2pm, Amphitheatre: What A Palaver
3pm, Main Arena: Cavalry of Heroes
3pm, Major Oak: Bill Brookman
4pm, Amphitheatre: Crazy Dutch
Throughout the Day: Have a Go Archery/Sloe Gin/Helter Skelter/Blast from Past/Simple Tom
Saturday 6th August
10.30am, Amphitheatre: Crazy Dutch
11am, Major Oak: Ferrers Household demonstration
11.30am, Main Arena: Cavalry of Heroes
12.30pm, Major Oak: What A Palaver
12.30pm, Amphitheatre: Bill Brookman
2pm, Amphitheatre: What A Palaver
2pm, Major Oak: Ferrers Household demonstration
3pm, Main Arena: Cavalry of Heroes
3pm, Major Oak: Bill Brookman
4pm, Amphitheatre: Crazy Dutch
Throughout the Day: Have A Go Archery/Sloe Gin/Helter Skelter/Blast from Past
Sunday 7th August
10.30am, Amphitheatre: Crazy Dutch
11am, Major Oak: Ferrers Household demonstration
11.30am, Main Arena: Cavalry of Heroes
12.30pm, Major Oak: What A Palaver
12.30pm, Amphitheatre: Bill Brookman
2pm, Amphitheatre: What A Palaver
2pm, Major Oak: Ferrers Household demonstration
3pm, Main Arena: Cavalry of Heroes
3pm, Major Oak: Bill Brookman
4pm, Amphitheatre: Crazy Dutch
Throughout the Day: Have A Go Archery/Sloe Gin/Helter Skelter/Blast from Past
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