10.30am to 5.30pm    Free admission 

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.

Exciting arena displays depicting history through the ages with skirmishes, combat and soldiers' drill, equestrian displays, hand to hand fighting, musket, cannon & other weapons firing. Highlights include American Civil War and WWII battles, and a medieval tournament.

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 free family day out for visitors!

Performers

Classical Greek: The Spartan Society

Romans: Legio VIII Augusta MGV

Medieval: The Lion Rampant and Albini Household

C17th: Autolycus Enterprises and members of Colonel Edward Montagu's Regiment of Foote

Napoleonic: The Kings German Legion Artillery of The Napoleonic Association

American Civil War: The American Civil War Society

American West: The Arizona Rangers 

WWII: The Northern World War II Association, Lovat Scouts and Poor Bloody Infantry

Plus swordsmanship from the Society for the Study of Swordsmanship

Timetable of displays and activities

 

Time	Display or activity	Performers	Location
10.30am	Sheffield Fayre opens, living history commences	All	-
11am	American Civil War “campaign Scenario” (for 90 minutes)	The American Civil War Society	“Upper” end of Main arena
	Archery	Lion Rampant	Lion Rampant arena
Noon	Roman soldiers (limited range available for artillery as upper field taken up by ACWS campaign scenario above))	Legio VIII MGV	Main arena
	Juggling and squire training	Lion Rampant	Lion Rampant arena
12.30pm	Medieval combat	The Albini Household	Main arena
1pm	Medieval dancing and singing	Lion Rampant	Lion Rampant arena
1.30pm	WWII Eastern Front Skirmish	The Northern WWII Association	Main Arena
2 pm	Medieval story	Lion Rampant	Lion Rampant arena
	Artillery through the ages – Roman, Napoleonic and American Civil War	Legio VIII MGV, The Kings German Legion and American Civil war Society	Main arena
2.30pm	An American Civil War Battle – spectacular action from 1861-65	The American Civil War Society	Main arena
3pm	End of ACWS battle, followed by mass volley. WWII set up commences	The American Civil War Society	Main arena
3.10pm	Arming a knight/Medieval tournament	The Lion Rampant	Main arena
3.50pm	World War Two battle	The Northern WWII Association	Main arena
4.15pm	Grand finale with parade of participants from the Roman to WWII eras.	All participating groups	Main arena
4.25pm	Last Post, a minute’s silence for Britain’s fallen soldiers, single cannon shot to end the minute, mass cannonade (all guns present), mass infantry volley, present arms and march off.	All participating groups	Main arena  (entire Fayre area to respect minutes’ silence please)
4.40pm aprox	Living history continues	All	-
5.30pm	Living history displays and Sheffield Fayre close.	All	-

As well as timed displays, enjoy ongoing living history by most of the above and other groups present including Autolytus Enterprises, Colonel Edward Montagu’s Regiment of Foote, The Arizona Rangers, Poor Bloody Infantry, Lovat Scouts and Nam 69. Plus duelling skills from the Society for the Study of Swordsmanship. 

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.

Updated 20 August 2010