King’s Grove
England’s Premier Medieval - Renaissance Festival
29, 30 & 31 August 2026 | Pippingford Park, East Sussex
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We invite you to step into a realm of
Medieval Pageantry,
Ren-Faire Revelry
& Fantasy Adventure

Jousting, music, markets, living history, fantasy, feasting, family adventure, camping and evening revelry at King’s Grove.

King’s Grove is a full festival world of jousting, living history, music, markets, storytelling, family adventure, camping, glamping, feasting and evening entertainment.

Join us over the August Bank Holiday weekend at Pippingford Park, East Sussex, for one of the UK’s most established medieval and Renaissance festival experiences.

A Grand Weekend of Adventure for All Ages

From dawn till dusk, and long into the night, history, fantasy, live music and community come alive at King’s Grove.

All-Day Tickets • Weekend Camping • Luxury Glamping

Marvel at

  • Brave knights jousting in full armour
  • Historic encampments and resounding cannon fire
  • Grand parades, archery tournaments and majestic falconry

Revel in

  • Bands, roving minstrels and street performers
  • Daytime spectacles and unforgettable after-dark entertainment

Wander through

  • Medieval, fantasy and artisan craft markets
  • Hands-on workshops, immersive quests and games of skill
  • Interactive have-a-go activities for curious adventurers

Celebrate

  • Romantic handfastings, vow renewals and meaningful anniversaries
  • Birthdays, hen and stag gatherings, special occasions and group visits
  • Celebrations together in a magical and immersive setting

Young adventurers shall find delight in Kid’s Kingdom, where jesters, puppetry and storytelling spark imagination at every turn.

Feast and make merry in our lively taverns, where hearty fare, ales and mead await.

Come adorned in your finest attire, for in King’s Grove, costumes are celebrated and magic lives in every corner.

Join our community. Share the spectacle. Create memories to last a lifetime.

Hail and Well Met

Why Visitors Return to King’s Grove

★★★★★

“I visited for the first time last year.I was absolutely mesmerized by how incredibly immersive and magical everything was.”

Sarah C.
★★★★★

“The closest thing to a true Renaissance festival experience in the UK.”

George & Victoria S.
★★★★★

“Jousting, music, costumes, markets and camping — there is something for everyone. We have been attending for over 10 years as a family.”

Barbara D.

Jousting & Arena Spectacle

Watch knights, combat displays, pageantry, and crowd-favourite performances in the festival arena.

Living History & Markets

Explore camps, crafts, traders, demonstrations, characters, makers, and medieval village life.

Stay for the Weekend

Choose day tickets, full festival days, weekend passes, camping, glamping, and evening entertainment.

Welcome to EMF - King's Grove

England’s Premier Medieval - Renaissance Festival

Whether you are coming for the joust, the music, the marketplace, the living history, the children’s activities, the camping village, or the evening atmosphere, King’s Grove offers a full festival world to explore.

Ready to Join Us?

Book your tickets and start planning your August Bank Holiday weekend at King’s Grove.