Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 May 2008, 11am to 5pm  Free admission (£3 per car parking charge).

Enjoy colourful living history, armoured knights and soldiers, camp followers, music, song, dance, drama, tournament, combat, archery and trebuchet (a huge medieval catapult), staged in association with the new Ridley Scott Robin Hood film, due to be premiered on 14th May.

Meet C12th Norman knights and men-at-arms as they attempt to control the threat of Saxon outlaws (or freedom fighters, depending on your point of view!), and enjoy an all day medieval show with C14th-C15th knights, ladies and minstrels as they hark back to the Robin Hood legend, which was already very popular in their time. See everyday medieval life recreated, have fun with "have a go" activities, and browse within the medieval market! There is probably no better way to spend a family weekend out and about!

Organised by EventPlan on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council. Presented by The Albini Household, The Household, Knights Hospitaller Association, King Edward's Living History Group, The Lion Rampant  and Vikings of Middle England.

Timetable of displays and activities 

Please revisit in due course for the confirmed timetable.

 Ongoing activities:

• Living history and encampments

• Outlaw camp in the woods - approach them at your peril!

• (Safe) have a go archery (a small charge applies)

• Medieval style market with historical traders – browse and buy unusual gifts including for birthdays and Christmas!

Re-enactment groups and other performers interested in taking part in our events are invited to contact us for further details; please click the link for our Standard terms and conditions for participation. 

Visiting picturesque Rufford Country Park

The main entrance to Rufford is situated on the A614 Nottingham-Doncaster road, 2 miles south of Ollerton and 17 miles north of Nottingham. The park offers lots for visitors to see and enjoy:

- the remains of the 12th century Cistercian abbey with an exhibition on the life of the monks who once lived there

- craft centre and gallery with changing exhibits

- craft shop

- coach house, offering a variety of snacks and drinks

- Savile Restaurant, serving home-cooked lunches and traditional cream teas

- children's play area

- restored former orangery and bath house

- formal gardens, including a herb garden and the Rufford Sculpture collection

- Reg Hookway memorial Arboretum with a range of trees

- lake with a variety of wildfowl

- lakeside garden shop at Rufford Mill

- outdoor living store

- teddy bear shop

- woodland walks

- remains of two ice houses

- animal graves including the famous Derby winner, Cremorne

- picnic area and children's playground

Other events 2010

Click here for details of many other historical events organised by EventPlan this year.

Updated 28 January 2010