Norfolk Heritage Park, Norfolk Park Road, Sheffield S2
10.30am to 5.30pm
Free admission (modest car fee for on-site parking applies)Living history - re-enactments, battles and skirmishes - entertainments - a huge amount to see and do!
After
the success of our 2009 event, the management of Norfolk Heritage Park have once again invited EventPlan
to stage historical displays as part of the 2010
Sheffield Fayre,
with encampments spread over the picturesque landscape,
and with superb views of the extremely photogenic main arena. As usual, around 20,000 visitors
are expected to flock to the park for this great event. For a
flavour of things to come, click for Red Zebra's
photos of
our 2009 event, or for frequently asked questions.
Ongoing living history demonstrations will run concurrently with the above, with visitors taking the opportunity to literally "walk through history", finding out about military and everyday life through the ages and seeing period crafts & cooking. Children can also enjoy (safe) medieval have-a-go archery (a small charge applies).
Historical traders will also be present. In addition to our historical displays, there'll be the usual crafts, a horticultural show, crafts, children's entertainments and family activities to enjoy. A fantastic family day out for visitors!
Timetable of displays and activities
Please revisit in due course for the confirmed programme.
Performers
Please revisit for our full line up of performing groups, which include Legio VIII Augusta MGV, The Lion Rampant, The American Civil War Society and The Northern World War II Association.
The battles
Also thrill to our ever popular American Civil War
battle with sweeping, colourful action with cannon, cavalrymen and ranks of Union
and Confederate soldiers. There's a close link with Sheffield too as many
weapons made in the city were exported to both sides, and with a staggering
50,000 British volunteers fighting on one side of the other, some of these men
will have come from Sheffield and Yorkshire.
Our parade of performers through the ages from Romans to WWII is a highlight not to be missed! It includes the chronological parade, massed volley of musket and rifle fire, and a minute's silence in honour of British troops fallen in Afghanistan.
Plus the usual mixture of everyday life through the ages including cooking, clothing and fashion, encampments and crafts. Added to all the other activities and displays on offer to visitors at the Fayre, it will be a truly fantastic weekend!
All pre-registered 1940s re-enactors, vehicle owners and enthusiasts are warmly invited*. Visitors are also invited to join in with the spirit of the event by coming in period dress (completely optional, of course!). Please register with us, so we can forward full details, and to click the link for our standard terms and conditions of participation for groups, individuals and performers, or for classic vehicle owners.
* Subject to adhering to our terms and conditions of participation for 1940s groups. Nothing onerous, but please note that SS, Hitler Youth, Nazi Party and Japanese Axis impressions are not permitted, nor Nazi party salute and the flying of swastika flags.
Traders: Please click for further details of trading opportunities at EventPlan shows.
*within the living history area. There are other displays and activities to enjoy elsewhere on site too including crafts, children's entertainments and other family activities to enjoy. Another main feature of the Fayre is the horticultural show where exhibitors from across Sheffield’s allotments come to show their produce.
Visiting Norfolk Heritage Park
Please click for details!
A
brief history of re-enactmentInterested in how and why re-enactment has become so popular in recent years? Click on the link to read a history of re-enactment.
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Updated 4 March 2010