The Medieval Pageant 2023!

Make a pilgrimage to Canterbury on Saturday 1 July and enjoy a day of medieval mayhem at the 8th Medieval Pageant and Family Trail. This year’s theme is medieval animals!

A colourful parade of pilgrims will be entering the city through the Westgate Towers at 11am, featuring knights on horseback, historical characters, re-enactment groups, music, medieval animals and our three giants (Henry II, Queen Eleanor and Thomas Becket). They will parade through the city centre accompanied by fanfares and medieval music.

Then it’s time to explore medieval Canterbury. With the choice of visiting 17+ locations across the city taking part in the family trail. Trail locations include free entry to St Augustine’s Abbey, the restored medieval Franciscan Gardens, The Westgate Towers and a beautiful trail through Canterbury Christ Church Campus to hunt down a medieval dragon.

Each venue will be welcoming visitors with a range of fun activities. Visit at least 5 locations and you can get a free giant chocolate coin at the end of your pilgrimage. In addition to the trail, you can enjoy outdoor theatre performances, visit the Knight fight club, a medieval animal hunt, pottery making, medieval music and more!

The event is organised by Canterbury Business Improvement District and attracts thousands of spectators each year.

Find out more here:

➜ canterburymedievalpageant.co.uk