What’s On at Fonmon Castle this Easter
Fonmon Castle is located in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales and is a family fun visitor attraction with 32 acres of woodland and stunning gardens to explore. Don’t miss the exciting medieval knights Joust event happening over Easter weekend Saturday 16th-Monday 18th April 2022.
A thrilling event Fonmon Castle explain on their Facebook page:
‘Our 'Medieval Area' will be brought to life by jousting, knights in armour fighting, medieval living encampments and medieval archery!’
Here we have detailed the full itinerary happening each day of the Joust event at Fonmon Castle . There’s daily fun for all the family including awe-inspiring knights on horseback, dinosaurs, owls and magic displays , story trails and much more!
DISPLAY ARENAS
10am - open to the public
11am- Medieval Dancing (Plymouth Medieval Society)
12noon - Skill at Arms on horseback - Medieval Knights Horse Show (The Knights of Albion)
1pm- Archery Talk and displays (Cosmeston Archers)
1.30pm - Medicus Display (Historical Interpreter and Lecturer)
2pm - Medieval Foot Combat (Plymouth Medieval Society)
3pm - The Joust (The Knights of Albion )
4pm - Medicus Display (Historical Interpreter and Lecturer)
MEDIEVAL FARM
10-5pm Ongoing owl display (The Vale Owl Charity) see these majestic birds in action!
MEDIEVAL GRANGE
10-5pm Ongoing medieval interaction with our costumed staff.
THE FOOD COURT
11-4pm Ongoing Magic Displays (Patrick King)
THE CASTLE AND DINOSAURS
11-4pm Ongoing 19th Century Displays ( Simon Longbottom - Historian)
10-5pm Ongoing Dino Rangers within Dino Woods, exploring dinosaurs and time periods of our past.
STEP INTO THE WILD
10-5pm Ongoing Wildlife Ranger activities, exploring the wild and wonderful world of nature.
THE STORY TRAIL
10-5pm Enjoy the tale of Fon and Mon and how they saved the castle from a dragon!
THE PIRATE EDUCATION PLAY AREA
10-5pm Learn all about the pirates of Fonmon.
All of the historical gardens, playgrounds, nature trails and woodland walks will all be open.
Booking in advance is recommended. A link to book can be found on the Fonmon Castle Facebook page just search for Fonmon Castle.
Image credit: Fonmon Castle