It's less than two months until the most spectacular mediaeval festival in the realm returns to Loxwood Meadow, West Sussex.

Highlights include:

• All action jousting tournament where knights and their steeds compete in thunderous battle
• Mediaeval village complete with masked Executioner, wandering Minstrels and Court Jester
• Recreated mediaeval battle camp with daring displays of weaponry, archery and cannon fire
• Atmospheric singing from the award winning Mediaeval Baebes

The two day spectacular includes battlefield skirmishes showing off the skills and fitness expected of England's knights when called upon to defend the nation. Meanwhile a mighty tale unfolds in the Jousting arena as Knights compete for honour, favour and their lives under the watchful eye of the Knight Marshall.

In the Children's Kingdom little knights and princesses can use their 'Groats' for Have a Go Archery, Wound Painting and to 'Pelt the Peasant' (in support of Chestnut Tree House children's hospice). Companies of actors, wandering minstrels, the Court Jester, puppeteers and dance troupes entertain in the Mediaeval Market Place being careful to stay on the right side of Gilbert Savage, the Executioner, the Mediaeval  Housewife and far, far away from those 'creatures most foul' the Lepers.

And there are plenty of opportunities to sup fine ales and dine on local organic fayre.

Enjoy the UK's premiere mediaeval family fun day out when the Loxwood Joust opens on 3rd & 4th August from 10am to 6pm at Loxwood Meadow, West Sussex. Most excellently located just off the B2133 between Wisborough Green and Loxwood, there is ample free parking and advance tickets are on sale at www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk

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Ticket information

Advance ticket prices: Adult: £12 / Child (4-14): £6 / Under 4: Free (valid for any one festival day)

Gate prices: Adult: £14 / Child (4-14): £7 / Under 4: Free / OAP: £12 / Family (2 Adults & 2 Children): £38

About Loxwood Joust

Loxwood Joust organiser Maurice Bacon spent three years searching the length and breadth of the country for a magical location before discovering enchanting Loxwood, West Sussex. The site covers seven meadows surrounded by 4.5 acres of woodland so it's incredibly easy to be transported into the 15th Century just a short walk from the car park and through the entrance.

Chestnut Tree House

Loxwood Joust is proud to support Chestnut Tree House. Sussex's only children's hospice cares for children and young adults from 0-19 years of age with progressive life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses from all over the county.

For further information please contact:
Jackie Ellis
Tel: 01273 622656
Email: jackie@tourism-angles.co.uk