About
time there was a really good, genre-crossing, atmospheric fantasy fayre in East Anglia, we said, and so the foundations of World’s Edge Fantasy Fayre were laid.
After 15 years of organising, attending and working at events, we decided it was time the fantasy and sci-fi communities of Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge and East London had a festival to call home.
We also wanted to create something different. This isn’t a ‘tents in a field’ event - the fantastic medieval venue of Cressing Temple Barns enables us to create something that feels like a real place. Enter World’s Edge, and you’ll feel like you’ve wandered into a magical, travelling village on market day, just as it happens to connect with our dimension.
Our knightly venue
Once owned by the Knights Templar, Cressing Temple Barns is a unique 25-acre site. At its heart are a number of medieval and Tudor buildings which, for World's Edge, will transform into taverns, artisans' markets, guildhalls and more!
Part of the fayre will take place inside magnificent Grade I-listed 13th-century barns - some of the oldest and biggest in Europe. With soaring oak beams, they already have a fantasy atmosphere, and we’re adding some extra touches to turn them into an incredible medieval tavern and market hall.
Around the barns and other buildings are 25 acres of lawns and woodland. There’s plenty of space for a real magical market of artisans and traders, as well as an arena where you can cheer on battling heroes and be wowed by fantastical beasts. As you explore, you may meet a band of adventurers making camp between the trees, be drawn into a sorcerer’s rite, or be approached by a mysterious figure requesting a duel… the citizens of World’s Edge.
To take a break from the goings-on, you can wander into the reconstructed Tudor pleasure garden (perfect for faerie selfies) to listen to the gentle sounds of minstrels. Peace and exploration are woven in with the immersive fun of World’s Edge.
The indoor-outdoor nature of the venue means that even if there’s a bit of summer rain… you’ll still have a fantastic time!
About us
World’s Edge is founded by a small team of passionate and longstanding fans of fantasy, sci-fi and all things imaginative.
Mark - Event Organiser & Operations
Mark’s love of fantasy and sci-fi was ignited in the 80s and the light has never gone out. Before moving into events, he opened and ran a successful fantasy-themed outdoor company, spending his spare time playing, reading, watching and trying anything he could find that appealed to his love of other worlds. It’s his vision and drive that is bringing World’s Edge into the dimension of reality.
Sam - Event Organiser & Marketing
Sam is a lifelong fantasy fan who devoured every book in the YA Fantasy section of the library by age 9 and began sneaking into the adult section.
She’s worked on and helped to run events and festivals for local authorities for 15 years, and has been a regular stallholder at fantasy events around the country alongside the ‘day job’ in marketing and comms. She casts a creative spell over the fayre, helping to bring World’s Edge to life in your imagination.
The WEFF Gang
We’re lucky to be supported by a fantastic group of ne’er-do-wells who are creating props, contributing ideas and getting stuck into planning. You’ll hear more about them all as the months go by.
Want to volunteer on the day or in the build-up? Just send us a Volunteer Form!