The festival is always a big draw for anyone with an interest in the past, but this year, more re-enactors than ever have been invited and there has been a change in branding in the hope of ...

This is then followed by a huge medieval battle, when more than 500 people from re-enactment groups around Europe stage the battle of the Houses of York and Lancaster, complete with volleys of ...

As people explore the history, they can also learn more as tales are brought to life through the Newcastle Array - a living history and medieval re-enactment group based at Newcastle Castle.