Tewkesbury celebrated the 25th anniversary of its famous medieval festival by making it the biggest and best ever.
Hundreds of families live for the weekend in authentic medieval encampments on part of the site of the original battle of 1471.

The battle featured around 2000 knights, archers and men at arms from all over the world

There isl also a colourful and fascinating market selling everything from swords and armour, medieval pots and authentic costumes to toys, herbs and individual jewellery.Don´t forget the beer tent, with its range of real ales and that medieval favourite, Mead.