https://avoncroft.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/International-Living-History-Festival-Advert-1.mp4 Avoncroft Living History Festival – April 25th – 26th 2026 – Application form for Re-enactment Groups & Individuals: The Living History Festival has been held at Avoncroft Museum since 2022 and has become established as one of the largest and most popular multi-era living history festivals in the region. Following the 2025 retirement of Dave Allen of Pike & Shot Events Ltd, Avoncroft Museum will now also be responsible for directly recruiting and co-ordinating the reenactors taking part in the event. To reflect these changes and with Dave’s blessing the event will be rebranded as the Avoncroft Living History Festival. Attended by many of the best re-enactment groups in the UK, the event makes full use of the 30 historic buildings across the sites 18 acres providing the perfect backdrop and setting for groups to set up camp. From the stone age through to the 1940s the Avoncroft Living History Festival depicts over one thousand years of living history. The 2026 event features two arenas for displays and talks as well as two stages for music, talks and displays. On site period camping is available with modern camping and parking immediately adjacent to the site. Historic traders are welcome. Step 1 of 2 50% Group Name(Required) Name Name of Group Leader(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)Group details: Era representing, brief info about camp set up, historical vehicles if any, displays/talks you can take part in/offer.(Required)INDOOR PITCH: Preferred building to occupy (not guaranteed)OUTDOOR PITCH: Preferred location if known (not guaranteed) square metres inc. guy ropes)CAMPINGWill you be camping in your pitch (NO modern VEHICLES) are allowed on site, free modern camping available(Required) Yes No Size of modern camping pitch required in square metres?If authentic camping will you be using a fire pit? Yes No MARKETING INFORMATIONPlease provide text which can be used for marketing purposes(Required)Please upload any images which can be used for marketing purposes Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, jpg, jpeg, jpeg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 3. CAPTCHACONFIRMATION AND PAYMENTAll applications will be assessed for suitability and to avoid overlap with other groups. Applicants accepted will be sent a confirmation email. Please ensure your contact email is correct. NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
