MEDIEVALFEST 2025

Wednesday 13 August 

7pm 

Movies in the Cathedral  

Cathedral Nave  

Medieval themed movies, from family classics to cult fantasy flicks in the stunning location of the Cathedral Nave. Come and watch a Medieval movie in a Medieval setting. Book tickets online Adult - £13, Child £7.50 

9:30pm 

Movies in the Cathedral  

Cathedral Nave  

Thursday 14 August 

10am – 10pm 

Medieval Fest Market  

College Yard 

A small marketplace including food & drinks stalls, local crafts people, free and paid for activities including axe throwing, archery and more. Food and drink available until 10pm, but some activities only till 5pm each day.  

10am – 5pm 

Dragon Trail 

Worcester Cathedral 

A dragon is loose in the Cathedral – go on a journey to find him. £1 for the trail plus small prizes at the end.  

10am – 12.30pm 

Family Craft Activities  

Cathedral Nave  

Drop in family focused craft activities for budding Knights and Royalty. Donations welcome. 

1.30 – 4pm 

Marvellous Monks 

Cathedral Chapter House & Cloister 

Meet our “marvellous monks”, try some hands on activities and join a Chapter House Meeting at 2pm and 3pm! 

10.30am  & 1pm 

Story time for toddlers 

Cathedral Chapter House 

Come and join in the fun with our Medieval themed story time for toddlers followed by a craft activity. Donations welcome. 

9.30am – 12.30pm  

Fragrant Flowers 

Art Workshop 

Worcester Cathedral - Undercroft 

This workshop, which includes a visit to Worcester Cathedral's Medieval Library, will explore the pages of medieval Books of Hours, containing beautiful wide borders rich with flowers. You will have an opportunity to work from enlarged photo reproductions of medieval flower borders as well as specimens of natural flowers. This event is most suitable for students with some previous artistic experience and also beginners who enjoy drawing and painting. There will be an opportunity to lay genuine flat gold leaf and experiment with Gothic letterforms to create authentic works of art. 

11am 

12pm 

1pm 

2pm 

3pm 

Medieval Tower on the Hour 

Tower 

Climb the 235 steps of our Medieval Tower built in 1374 and take in the fantastic views of Worcestershire. A truly memorable experience. £10 adults, £5 U18s available online or pay on the day. 

12.30pm 

King John Talk & Tour 

Worcester Cathedral 

Explore the life of King John and his relationship with the Cathedral. Join our guide as they take you through Magna Carta, learn why John has the reputation he has, the history of the tomb and effigy, and explore the Cathedral and its role in the 13th Century. 

£8 adults 

£4 U18s 

Available online or pay on the day. 

1pm – 3.30pm  

Glorious Gothic and Gold 

Calligraphy Workshop 

Worcester Cathedral - Undercroft 

This workshop incudes a visit to Worcester Cathedral's Medieval Library. The capital letterforms of the Gothic style are ornate, decorative and fun to make. The session will begin with learning how to make these beautiful letters using pencils and traditional calligraphic pens. Enjoy experimenting with a variety of tools including lettering brushes and coloured marker pens. 

You will also learn how to lay genuine flat gold leaf to enhance your letters and create unique works of art, inspired by traditional manuscripts and modern calligraphers. 

2pm 

Matinee Movies in the Cathedral  

Cathedral Nave  

6.30 – 7.30pm 

Ladies of Magna Carta talk with author Sharon Bennett Connolly 

Old Palace Great Hall 

Join author Sharon Bennett Connolly as she explores the women involved with the issuing of the Magna Carta. Learn about the lives of the women of Magna Carta, including Matilda de Braose, Nichola de la Haye and Isabel d’Aubigny. 

£10 - available online 

7pm 

Movies in the Cathedral  

Cathedral Nave  

9.30pm 

Movies in the Cathedral  

Cathedral Nave  

Friday 15 August 

10am – 10pm 

Medieval Fest Market  

College Yard 

10am – 5pm 

Dragon Trail 

Worcester Cathedral 

10am – 12.30pm 

Family Craft Activities  

Cathedral Nave  

10:30am 

1pm 

Story time for toddlers 

Cathedral Chapter House  

1.30pm - 4pm 

Marvelous Monks 

Cloisters/Chapter House 

11am 

12pm 

1pm 

2pm 

3pm 

Medieval Tower on the Hour 

Tower 

11am – 1pm 

Box Games by Dicebox 

Cathedral Nave 

Medieval-themed Board Games from The Dice Box: drop in and play games with a medieval theme! There will be games available for gamers aged 5 and up, ranging from the silly to the serious! A Game Guru from The Dice Box will be on hand to make recommendations and help with rules. 

1pm 

Witchcraft and Religion in Elizabethan England with Prof. Darren Oldridge 

Worcester Cathedral - Undercroft 

Witchcraft has always inspired fascination and debate. In the late sixteenth century, Christian writers in England expressed widely divergent views on the subject. In this talk Prof Oldridge reflects on some classic works of Elizabethan demonology held in the cathedral library, including Reginald’s Scot’s sceptical masterpiece The Discoverie of Witchcraft (1584).  

After this talk there is the opportunity to see the Medieval Library with a ‘Talk+ Tour’ ticket. 

£10 Talk 

£18 Talk + Tour 

Available online 

2pm 

Matinee Movies in the Cathedral  

Cathedral Nave  

7pm 

Movies in the Cathedral  

Cathedral Nave  

9.30pm 

Movies in the Cathedral  

Cathedral Nave  

Saturday 16 August 

10am – 10pm 

Medieval Fest Market  

College Yard 

10am – 5pm 

Dragon Trail 

Worcester Cathedral 

10am – 12.30pm 

Family Craft Activities  

 Nave  

10am - 4pm 

Museum of Royal Worcester Medieval Tiles 

College Yard 

Be inspired by Worcester Cathedral's exquisite floor tiles, which date from the Medieval period right through to the Victorian restoration. Then join the folks from the Museum of Royal Worcester for the opportunity to design and create your very own tile which you can take home with you. 
 
 

10.30am 

1pm 

Story time for toddlers 

Chapter House 

11am 

12pm 

1pm 

2pm 

3pm 

Medieval Tower on the Hour 

Tower 

1.30pm - 4pm 

Marvelous Monks 

Cloisters/ Chapter House 

12.30pm 

Medieval Graffiti in England's Churches: a talk with Matthew Champion 

Today most forms of graffiti are regarded as destructive, anti-social and certainly not something that we should encourage or welcome on our historic churches and cathedrals. However, that attitude is largely a modern one. Prior to about 1850 all forms of graffiti were accepted as normal. As a result our medieval churches, castles, and cathedrals are covered in hundreds of thousands of largely unrecorded inscriptions. These deal with matters of faith, of commerce, and of life and death. Waiting only for someone to read them. 

After the talk there will be an opportunity to explore Worcester Cathedral's Graffiti, with Dr Ros Gammie. If you are interested, please select the 'Talk + Tour' ticket .

£10 Talk 

£18 Talk + Tour 

Available online 

2pm 

Matinee Movies in the Cathedral  

Cathedral Nave  

3pm-5pm 

Marco Cannavò  

and  

Ricardo De Noronha Recital 

Worcester Cathedral - Undercroft 

An unforgettable afternoon of medieval music from the Love Songs of the Troubadours to sacred compositions. Get ready for an incredible musical journey.  Tickets £8 available from Eventbrite and on the door. 

 7pm – 10pm 

Dungeons & Dragons  

Worcester Cathedral - Undercroft 

Discover a world of fantasy adventure with The Dice Box at our exciting D&D event, suitable for players new and old to the game and run by an experienced Dungeon Master. We provide everything you need, from books and dice to pencils and paper. The only thing you need to bring is an interest in playing Dungeons & Dragons. 

£10 per person 

For ages 16+ 

Available online 

7pm-10pm 

Medieval Banquet 

Old Palace 

The Grand Finale of our Medieval Fest! Join us for a special night of medieval-inspired food, drink, and music in the historic Old Palace - one of Worcester’s hidden gems.  
 
Limited tickets available. 

 Period costumes encouraged!  

£70 book online 

7pm 

Movies in the Cathedral  

Cathedral Nave  

9.30pm 

Movies in the Cathedral  

Cathedral Nave