Name: Medieval Experience
Start: 2025-09-13T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-09-14T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Stoke Heath, B60 4JR

Medieval Experience Weekend
It is the middle ages!
Step into the heart of the Wars of the Roses as Avoncroft Museum hosts a large-scale re-enactment of the Battle of Loosecote Field.
Watch as Yorkist forces under Edward IV clash with the rebel army of Sir Robert Welles on Windmill Hill in a spectacular recreation of the 1470 battle that ended a rebellion before it had truly begun. The action begins with the shocking execution of Lord Welles, unleashing the rebel advance and a thunderous artillery barrage.
From the roar of cannon and handgonnes to the sight of armoured men-at-arms charging uphill, the re-enactment will immerse you in the chaos, courage, and drama of medieval warfare.
The fighting retreat across the whole site, with pockets of desperate combat, and the final stand at the Guestern Hall means you get to explore the whole site while you get see history unfold step by step before your eyes.

Where better to learn about this than at Avoncroft Museum?
The Beaufort Companye will be on site to show you the costumes, trades, skills and history of this important period of British History.
Throughout the day there will be demonstration battles where you’ll hear the clash of sword and the bang of cannon in a spectacular clash of arms and armour.
Multiple 15th century groups will be joining us for the weekend – with living history camps throughout the site on the windmill field, around the buildings and to the right and left of main arena set out on the New Guesten Hall Lawn area ( main artillery park will be in one of these).
See how Medieval people lived, how they cooked and prepped their food, made their clothes what work they did and games they played.
Bring your rugs and chairs or make use of the Museum seating around the main arena and explore the rest of the site to visit the camps.
New for this year the staging of the battle of Loosecote Field will take place in three areas around the site, visitors will be invited to follow and see the story and battle.