Ely's Medieval Pageant
Ely Park, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June 2005
10.00 am to 5.00 pm daily
Come to Ely where terrific medieval fun awaits you. The grounds of Ely Park, with the beautiful Cathedral backdrop will be transformed for this great two-day celebration of medieval history. Never has Ely celebrated history on quite this scale before! Knowing the popularity of previous Living History Events, East Cambs District Council and Ely Museum have come together to work up this spectacular event. The main part of the weekend will be the daily battles where the armies will first march into the Park from the City Centre and will then re-enact the battle in the main arena. The battles will be based on the Bishop of Ely raising troops in the area, before his quick escape to France.
In addition to lots of hands-on archery and drill displays including arming a knight there will be lots of colourful characters to entertain and demonstrate what life was like in years gone past. You will have the opportunity to wander around an authentic medieval village where you will be taken back in time to the Middle Ages. A Medieval Fayre, side stalls and refreshments including hog roast and beer tent adds to this great family day out.
This is a ticketed event and we advise you to book early. One and two day passes are available with special rates for children, concessions, groups of more than 10 (pre-booked only) and family tickets. Tickets are available at the Box Office (01353 669759) or from Ely's Tourist Information Centre, St Mary's Street, Ely Museum, Market Street or Burrow's Bookshop, High Street Passage. Tickets purchased before the day will be entitled to a 10% discount.
For full details of the programme of events check out our website at http://tourism.eastcambs.gov.uk or contact Tracey Harding, Tourism and Events Officer, East Cambridgeshire District Council on 01353 616377.