About this event
6 June 2026 and 7 June 2026. Medieval-themed fun in Rochdale Town Hall Quarter, with a special focus on the newly restored Broadfield Park Slopes.
- Who is this event suitable for? For adults and families with children.
- Do I need to book? No, you can just come along.
- Directions: how to get to Rochdale Town Hall
- Contact: info@investinrochdale.co.uk
- Event organiser: Rochdale Development Agency
Expect archery, family workshops, re-enactments, music and more! Step back in time as we bring Rochdale's medieval core back to life.
This event is delivered as part of the Broadfield Park Slopes Project, which is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Medieval inspired foods will be on offer at The Martlet Kitchen, which will be open from 10am to 4pm on the Saturday and from 12noon to 4pm on Sunday, 7 June 2026.
In addition, a more relaxed café experience will be available in the Zodiac bar, also inside the town hall. The Zodiac bar will be open from 10am to 4pm throughout the event, serving sandwiches, drinks and cakes.
Activities
While the action takes place outside, head indoors for themed activities that complement the event.
- Activity: Medieval Encampment
- Time: 10am-4.30pm
- Description: live demonstrations and living history displays, including cooking, embroidery, daily life and more.
- Location: Rochdale Town Hall Square
- Frequency: through whole event – Saturday, 6 June 2026 and Sunday, 7 June 2026
- Organiser: Historia Normannis
- Activity: Medieval Encampment Shows
- Time: 10.30am-3pm
- Description: re-enactment shows including combat displays, shire courts (medieval law courts), medieval fashion shows and more.
- Locations:
- Frequency: Saturday, 6 June 2026 and Sunday, 7 June 2026
- Organiser: Historia Normannis
- Activity: Archery
- Time: 10.30am-4.30pm
- Location: Broadfield Park Slopes
- Frequency: Saturday, 6 June 2026 and Sunday, 7 June 2026
- Organiser: Historia Normannis
- Activity: Medieval Coin Striking
- Time: 10.30am-4.30pm
- Location: Rochdale Town Hall Square
- Frequency: Saturday, 6 June 2026 and Sunday, 7 June 2026
- Organiser: Historia Normannis
- Activity: Medieval Musicians
- Times: 10.30am-4.30pm
- Locations:
- Saturday, 6 June 2026: Rochdale Town Hall Square
- Sunday, 7 June 2026 morning: Rochdale Town Hall Square
- Sunday, 7 June 2026 afternoon: St Chad's Church
- Frequency: 30-minute sessions on Saturday, 6 June 2026 and Sunday, 7 June 2026 at the following times:
- 10am–10.30am
- 11am–11.30am
- 12.30pm–1pm
- 2pm–2.30pm
- 3pm–3.30pm
- Organiser: The Yorkshire Minstrels
- Activity: Medieval Manuscript Workshop
- Time: 10am-4pm
- Locations:
- Saturday, 6 June 2026: St Chad's Church
- Sunday, 7 June 2026: the Bright Hall in Rochdale Town Hall
- Frequency: drop-in sessions on Saturday, 6 June 2026 and Sunday, 7 June 2026
- Organiser: Creative Hive
- Activity: Medieval Dress-up Box
- Time: 10am-4pm
- Location: the Exchange in Rochdale Town Hall
- Frequency: ongoing across Saturday, 6 June 2026 and Sunday, 7 June 2026
- Organiser: Rochdale Town Hall
- Activity: Rochdale Cardboard Castle Building
- Time: 10am-4pm
- Location: the Great Hall in Rochdale Town Hall
- Frequency: drop-in sessions on Saturday, 6 June 2026 and Sunday, 7 June 2026
- Organiser: Rochdale Town Hall
- Activity: Family Print-making and Tile-making Workshops
- Time: 10am-4pm
- Location: the Bright Hall in Rochdale Town Hall
- Frequency: drop-in sessions on Saturday, 6 June 2026 and Sunday, 7 June 2026
- Organiser: Elder Archaeology
Disclaimer
Events and activities are not organised by Rochdale Borough Council unless stated otherwise. Neither is Rochdale Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent/guardian before taking part in any event or activity.