Thousands expected for medieval battle festival

More than 30,000 people are expected to flock to a market town in Worcestershire as a festival celebrating the medieval period returns.

Hundreds of re-enactors will dress as Vikings, Normans and knights to take part in a mock battle for the Medieval Market and High Medieval Living History Camp.

Organised by the Battle of Evesham Festival Committee, the free family friendly event takes place on Saturday and Sunday in the grounds of the old Evesham Abbey.

This year marks its fifth anniversary and it will which also include a number of stalls and workshops.

The Battle of Evesham marked the defeat of rebellious barons, led by Simon de Montfort, the Earl of Leicester, by the future King Edward I.

Organisers said the re-enactors will demonstrate how arms, armour and life changed during the high medieval period - between 1066 and 1485 - following the Norman Invasion, through to the start of the Tudor dynasty.

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