# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Colchester Living History Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon, 25 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 & 𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 🐎

Step back in time this Late May Bank Holiday as 1,000 re-enactors, roaring cannons, and thundering cavalry come to Alresford Hall, near Colchester, for the largest English Civil War re-enactment Essex has ever seen!

On Sunday 24th and Monday 25th May 2026, history comes vividly to life with spectacular full-scale battles, complete with muskets, artillery, and mounted troops charging across the field in a dramatic recreation of 17th-century warfare.

Beyond the battlefield, immerse yourself in a bustling living-history village where traders, craftspeople, and historical interpreters demonstrate period skills, including blacksmithing, weaving, cooking, music, and more. Wander the encampments, talk to soldiers, and experience life during the siege firsthand.

Make a day of it with our food and drink festival, showcasing local produce, street food, historic ales, sweet treats, and family-friendly refreshments. With activities for all ages, demonstrations, and opportunities to learn, discover and explore, it’s the perfect way to enjoy an early summer weekend.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a family looking for a unique day out, or simply curious to see cannons fire and horses charge once more across Colchester’s fields, this is history brought to life, louder and more thrilling than ever.

A weekend of smoke, steel, and living history — don’t miss it!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colchester/colchester-living-history-festival/200029973565916
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-truck-festivals, food-drinks, bank-holiday, performances, art, theatre, entertainment, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 59

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Colchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Alresford Hall, CO7 8AY Alresford, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.85397
- **long**: 0.99699
- **full address**: Alresford Hall, CO7 8AY Alresford, United Kingdom, 3 Poundfield Close, Colchester, CO7 8BY, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Colchester Living History Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d1bea508ea5350ec969b0a15693940cc98730e9480c432663d2559d98abaa60d-rimg-w768-h512-dc1e2c14-gmir?v=1776879673

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Colchester Living History Festival being held?
  - **A:** Colchester Living History Festival takes place on Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Mon, 25 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Alresford Hall, CO7 8AY Alresford, United Kingdom, 3 Poundfield Close, Colchester, CO7 8BY, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Colchester Living History Festival?
  - **A:** Colchester Living History Festival is organized by Alresford Hall.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Colchester Living History Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Colchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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