Wellingborough will receive a medieval makeover next month when knights, musicians and jesters invade the town for one weekend.
The fourth annual Wellingborough Medieval Festival will take place on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19 with many family activities planned.
Visitors can hear tales of yore and watch falconry demonstrations alongside children’s entertainer Lullaby Leesa, who specialises in storytelling and puppeteering.
Animal lovers will also get the chance to cuddle and pet ferrets who will be in attendance from the Abington Ferret Refuge.
The medieval fun is support
Wellingborough will receive a medieval makeover next month when knights, musicians and jesters invade the town for one weekend.
The fourth annual Wellingborough Medieval Festival will take place on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19 with many family activities planned.
Visitors can hear tales of yore and watch falconry demonstrations alongside children’s entertainer Lullaby Leesa, who specialises in storytelling and puppeteering.
Animal lovers will also get the chance to cuddle and pet ferrets who will be in attendance from the Abington Ferret Refuge.
The medieval fun is supported by Northamptonshire Community Foundation’s Compton Fund and is being organised by the Wellingborough Business Improvement District (BID), which is paid for by businesses and works to promote the town centre through the Discover Wellingborough campaign.
BID Manager John Cable said: “We’re hoping to bring history to life once again across Wellingborough when the Medieval Festival comes to town.
“Last year’s event was a complete success with over 9,000 visitors and we believe this year’s festival will be bigger and better than ever.
“We are proud of our town centre and think it’s important to stage these family events which allow us to showcase all the great things Wellingborough has to offer.”
There are activities for all the family starting from 10am on Saturday through to 4pm on Sunday across various locations including Croyland Gardens, the Tithe Barn Lawns, All Hallows Church and the churchyard.
Medieval market stalls will be set up for visitors to browse and dance classes are set to take place across.