Middleham Festival

Sat 4 July 2026 - Sun 5 July 2026
11:00am - 4:00pm

Middleham Festival brings medieval history to life at Middleham Castle and with special events presented by The Richard III Society Yorkshire Branch at Middleham Key Centre and The Church of St Mary & St Alkelda.

SATURDAY 4TH JULY

At The Church of St Mary & St Alkelda, Middleham Richard’s Collegiate ChurchOur renowned presenters:

11.00 am Andrew Slade in his one-man drama ‘1 King, 2 Princes & Shakespeare’s lie’

1.00 pm Richard Goddard, Chair of Tewkesbury Battlefield Society: ‘The route to, and the Battle of
Tewkesbury’

2.30 pm Actor-Director Thomas Dennis and Author Matt Lewis: ‘A Taste of Loyalty: Richard at the Battle of
Barnet’

Individual Presentation Tickets: £10
Full day tickets – £25
Please note: refreshments are not permitted in the Church Tickets may be booked from the Yorkshire Branch Secretary:
rgm@dockroyd.co.uk or on 01535 645 454

SUNDAY 5TH JULY

At the Richard III Hall, Key Centre, Middleham

Celebrating Prince Edward of Middleham – marking the probable 550th anniversary of the birth of Prince Edward, the only son of King Richard III and Queen Anne Neville. Hosted by the Richard III Society, this fascinating event will explore the life of the young prince, his role—however brief—on the political stage and what childhood was like in the medieval world.

Our outstanding speakers include:

Philippa Langley MBE, writer and producer will be speaking about Prince Edward himself, his life and the great personal loss from his death.

Matt Lewis, author and broadcaster will be exploring Edward’s role and historical context, including the constitutional crisis his death caused.

Toni Mount, historian and author will be discussing the realities of medieval childhood, looking at baby care, early years and preparation for adult life which began at around 7.

Tickets £35 (pre booking only) includes:
• Two servings of tea, coffee and biscuits
Buffet lunch with tea and coffee
Tickets can be booked using the form obtained from the Secretary at: secretary@richardiii.net.

Places are limited so don’t miss out. Secure your place and make a day of it!

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