For an afternoon of medieval merriment, make a pilgrimage to the annual Stourbridge Fair on 3 September. The event takes place The Leper Chapel, Cambridge’s oldest building, no less, which dates back to the 12th century.
The fair began in 1199, when royal permission was given by King John to hold a three-day fair to raise money for the lepers, and went on to become the largest medieval fair in Europe. Today, visitors can enjoy medieval fun including watching historical re-enactments, dancing and singing, meeting alchemists and pedlars and browsing stalls selling produce typical of the time.