Abbots Bromley Living History Festival 2025

Abbots Bromley Living History Festival – High Ash Farm, Yeatsall Lane, Abbots Bromley

Friday 13th June - Evening photoshoot - 8.15pm - 9.45pm

Saturday 14th June – Photographers Day - 11am - 4pm

Sunday 15th June – Public Family Fun Day - 10am - 3pm

The Midland’s premier mutli-period living History Festival featuring over 200 reenactors, living history camps, live demonstrations, displays, muskets, rifle & cannon firing, and TWO full scale Battles!

The public family fun day will also feature local stalls, food & drink, and family activities including interactive Children’s drills.

The event will star a range of living history groups, to be confirmed soon. 

Plus stalls, bouncy castle, slides, doughnuts, BBQ, ice cream and local displays and attractions. You can also enjoy coffee and cake from Cobwebs Coffee shop and visit the stalls onsite at High Ash Farm.

FAQ’s

1. Can we bring dogs onto the site?

a. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome, but please remember it may be hot and there will be cannon and musket firing, so your dog must be tolerant of loud noises.

2. Will there be food and drink available?

a. Yes, there will be BBQ food, cold drinks and doughnuts available in the field and Cobwebs coffee shop just a short distance from the field has a range of street food, pizza, hot drinks and cakes available

3. Can we bring camping chairs and beach shelters?

a. Yes, there will be no seating in the field, so please feel free to bring your own chairs and beach shelters but please do not set these up close to the arena line as it will obstruct the view of others.

4. Can we bring our own picnic?

a. Yes, but no BBQ’s or fires please

5. Is there plenty of parking?

a. Yes, there is a large car park in the field opposite the event field and a small area for disabled parking within the event field itself

6. Can we buy tickets on the day?

a. Yes, we will take cash and card but buying in advance will save time on entry so we urge you to book online (https://www.chappersphotography.co.uk/event-details/battle-of-the-alamo-public-day) or get your tickets at Cobwebs before the day of the event.

7. Can we view the event on Saturday?

a. Saturday is an exclusive photography day and there will be no access to the public, but if you are a keen photographer you can purchase a photographers pass here - https://www.chappersphotography.co.uk/event-details/battle-of-the-alamo-full-scale-re-enactment-photography-workshop

8. Can we return to the event if we leave the site?

a. Yes, you will be given a wrist band, as long as you have this you can come back in at any time

9. Can we smoke or vape on site?

a. No, there is strictly no smoking or vaping on the event field or car park field, please exit the event and smoke on the public lane.

10. Can we use a drone during the event?

a. No, as there is a scheduled flypast and an airfield near by drones are not permitted at the event

11. Are there toilets onsite?

a. Yes, we have several port-a-loos in the field and there is a toilet at the coffee shop

12. What time does the event start and finish?

a. The event opens at 10am and finishes at 15.00 on Sunday (public Day) - 11-4 for photographers on Saturday

13. What time is the main battle and key activities?

a. Event timings will be published on facebook page (subject to change) and you will be given a detailed timetable on the day, provisional times are set out above but subject to change.

14. Where is the event located?

a. The event field can be found on Yeatsall Lane – which is just off the main Rugeley road on your right, shortly after crossing the reservoir if you are coming from the Rugeley direction. You can also access Yeatsall Lane from Abbots Bromley High Street via taking Goose lane (signed posted to the Police Station) and turning right at the top of the hill. Please take care and note that this is a single-track lane with passing places and there will be quite a few vehicles arriving at the same time on Saturday in addition to the normal traffic.

The nearest postcode is WS15 3DE but this will not take your there exactly –you arrive on site, please follow the signs

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