Step back in time at the International Living History Festival, hosted by Avoncroft Museum, and experience 700 years of history brought to life.

The reenactors, spread across 40 immersive camps, bring history vividly to life by skillfully incorporating many of the historic buildings into their captivating and detailed reconstructions. Beyond the thrilling combat demonstrations, they delve into showcasing the true essence of daily life—highlighting the intricacies of work, crafts, cooking, and the authentic realities of everyday living during the era. Visitors are encouraged to engage directly with the reenactors through interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and storytelling sessions, all of which provide a unique and personal opportunity to ask questions, gain insights, and learn more about the period in an intimate, engaging way. These thoughtfully designed activities offer an enriching, memorable, and deeply immersive hands-on experience that significantly deepens the connection to history and leaves a lasting, meaningful impression on attendees of all ages.

The scenes brought history to life, showcasing moments from the First and Second World Wars, the American Revolution, the Roman era, the Victorian period, and more. Additionally, the medieval period was vividly explored, immersing viewers in the age of knights, castles, and chivalry. From grand tournaments to bustling market squares, this era was depicted with intricate detail, offering a glimpse into the lives of both nobility and commoners, and highlighting the traditions, struggles, and triumphs of the time. Another captivating focus was the Renaissance, an age of artistic and intellectual awakening that reshaped the course of history. This period was brought to life with breathtaking recreations of iconic works of art, the bustling workshops of master painters, and the thriving marketplaces where ideas and innovation flourished. The vivid portrayal of this era emphasized the birth of new philosophies, groundbreaking discoveries, and the cultural rebirth that paved the way for modern civilization.