EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 2023

At Battlefield 1403 we regularly hold seasonal events and organise fun activities for all the family. To be kept updated on all of the exciting things taking place why not follow us on Facebook or subscribe to our email Newsletter?

Here is a list of events and activities for 2023, with more details to come.

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Pudding Club on April 19th
Our first Pudding Club of the year will be on Wednesday 19th April at Sparrow's Café. You'll be able to purchase tickets for this event on our website in the next few days!

A welcome drink (A cocktail using Chalice Mead);

Sharing board featuring new products from our deli;

Then 6 desserts – both hot & cold;

Tickets are £29.95 per person

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Re-enactment open weekend – Saturday 15th April & Sunday 16th April

Plant Hunter's Fair – Saturday May 13th

Open Farm Sunday & Family Fun Day – Sunday 11th June

Summer Produce Dinner at Sparrow's Café – Wednesday 16th August

Battlefield 1403 Summer Season – July 3rd to September 3rd

Autumn Produce Dinner at Sparrow's Café – Wednesday 18th October

Halloween Event – October 21st to 31st

Bonfire Night – Bomere Heath Cricket Club – Sunday 5th November

Christmas taster Event – Thursday November 16th

More details on the above events will be announced very soon!

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Battle of Shrewsbury Medieval Weekend Festival 2023
This will take place on the weekend of 22nd & 23rd July 2022 and will be free to attend!

Here is a little bit about last year's event – We travelled back in time to medieval Shropshire and saw the sights and sounds of everyday life leading up to the battle. We had over 400 re-enactors from all over the country (Scotland to Devon) attending this year's anniversary weekend including horses!

During this great family day out we saw knights in armour and archers preparing for battle, living history including traditional crafts and cookery. We also enjoyed watching terrifying jousting matches, live Battle reenactments and tried our hand at many historical activities. There was 'Bradmore Extractor' demonstrations – Prince Henry, Prince of Wales, was hit in the face with an arrow during the fighting, sustaining a terrible wound. He later recovered due to the skilled treatment of the Physician General John Bradmore, who used honey, alcohol and a specially designed surgical instrument to extract the arrowhead.

There was a market area selling all manner of wares, plus local crafts, organisations and much more. Each day ended with the Battle of Shrewsbury itself where you could choose sides of the rebel army or the King himself.

Battlefield 1403 provided outside catering from 10am to 4pm and were joined by the Pizza Box who were on the field offering a selection of authentic hand made pizzas.

What a fantastic FREE day out for all the family! Battlefield 1403 Farm shop & cafe was open as usual alongside the children's play area and ice cream kiosk!

Look out for news on this year's event soon...

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Archie Sparrow's Nature Trail
Follow Archie's signs around the trail and note down the letters on the way. There are 11 letters in total. If you can work out what word the letters spell, you can collect a treat in the Farm Shop! Collect a map and worksheet from the Farm Shop. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles and will take 30 to 45 mins depending on your little ones..! The letters will change on a regular basis – so please visit again soon.

Please note that the opening times of Archie's Nature Trail are subject to activities on the Farm.

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Ride on Tractors in the Barn
Open all year round, free for your little ones to enjoy. We have five brand new sparkling New Holland ride on tractors!

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Meet our Food Producers in the Farm Shop.

Come along and meet our suppliers and producers – and taste a sample or two! On recent Saturdays we have had suppliers such as;

Haremoon Cider
Oak Apple Nibbles
Clotton Farm – clotted cream
Laura’s Ice cream
Hannah's Fudge
Heather's Harvest
Flower and White
and a selection of our own produce

Keep an eye out for our social media posts and emails for news.

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Children's play area
This is open all year.

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Please note all events are subject to change or alteration.