The stunning images at Glastonbury Medieval Fayre 2025 - Step back in time with re-enactments, music, joust tournaments and more - video Dailymotion

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The Glastonbury Abbey was transformed over the weekend (April 26 and 26) as part of the annual Medieval Fayre.  The event is one of the largest and most celebrated in the region.  It features thrilling jousting tournaments, lively re-enactment camps, and mesmerizing performances by jesters, musicians, and storytellers.  The event, which is only a 1.5 hour drive or 2 hour bus journey from Bristol, also features a number of workshops, a wide range of merchants and activities, including sword lessons and axe throwing.  Guests are also encouraged to dress up for the event.

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00:00Glastonbury Abbey has stepped back in time for the annual Medieval Fair.

00:04Let's find out what this year's event has to offer.

00:30This time, both in the mouth, at the same time.

00:52...the story of the Devil.

00:54The Devil decided one day he wanted to come up to our plane, to our world, and have a holiday.

01:01He was fed up with hell.

01:03Here it is!

01:26But those historically incorrect copper half groats of Henry VIII are now historically

01:39correct silver half groats, freshly minted, as though they had just come from the minted

01:47Glastonbury side there, really going in heavy against Lord Laval's men. So the Lord of Glastonbury quite clearly has a lot more money and a lot more power behind him. You look at the fighters that he has on his side, they are much more heavily armoured, much more shiny metal on his side.

The stunning images at Glastonbury Medieval Fayre 2025 - Step back in time with re-enactments, music, joust tournaments and more

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