Cressing Temple Barns, 13-14 June 2026

The practical bit

Getting to World’s Edge Fantasy Fayre

By road

From Colchester, take the A12 to Witham. Then head out towards Braintree on the B1018. Cressing Temple Barns is well-signposted from this road.

Free parking is available at the site.

If you need Blue Badge parking, please let us know when you book - you’ll receive a QR code to show when you arrive so our friendly pixies can direct you!

By public transport

The nearest train station is Witham (3 miles away).

From there, you can get a taxi (7-minute journey, advance booking recommended).

Walking is not recommended as there is a stretch of busy country road without footpaths.

There are some bicycle stands in the parking area.

Where to stay

World’s Edge Fayre doesn’t offer onsite camping, due to the archaeologically important nature of Cressing Temple Barns. However, there are plenty of campsites, hotels and other accommodation options in the local area!

I’m not local, what is the area like?

Cressing Temple Barns is towards the north of Essex, where the smart towns and cities of Chelmsford, Colchester and Braintree give way to countryside. The area is characterised by river valleys, woodland and old-fashioned villages with pastel houses and historic pubs.

If you’d like to stay in a town, then Braintree, Witham and Chelmsford are closest, each with hotels and B&Bs.

If you prefer a quieter stay, then there are plenty of holiday cottages and campsites in the surrounding villages. Close by is also historic Coggeshall, a village with a market-town feel that has independent shops, National Trust sites and olde-worlde pubs.

Site map and timetable

A sitemap and full detailed timetable will be released in the weeks before the fayre. If you’ve booked tickets or are trading, entertaining or competing, you’ll get an email.

Frequently Asked Questions

General:

  • Lots of people do dress up, so if you decide to, you’ll be in good company!

    But if you don’t, you won’t be alone either. The festival isn’t just for people who are big fantasy and sci-fi fans - you’re also welcome if you just fancy seeing what it’s all about.

  • Yes, absolutely! Child and family tickets are available.

  • Sorry, you can’t camp at World’s Edge Fantasy Fayre, but there are some great campsites in the area - check out our list above.

  • Only service dogs are allowed at World’s Edge Fantasy Fayre.

  • Yes. The organisers, Paladin Events, will have a photographer and videographer at the event, and others are likely to take photos for personal use.
    Check the photography policy for more info, and please don’t bring any drones or equipment bigger than a phone/handheld camera without permission.

  • That depends on availability. If there are any tickets left on the day, they will be sold at the gate, but it’s likely that tickets will sell out in advance.

    If you want to come, we strongly recommend booking your tickets as far in advance as you can.

  • No, but if you book and then can’t make it, you are free to gift or sell your ticket to someone else.

  • Yes!

  • Not yet! If enough people ask for it, merch will magically appear… so let us know on social media if that’s something you’d like.

  • Please complete the entertainers’ application form.

  • Please fill in our traders’ application form.

  • Please fill in our caterers’ form.

  • You’re welcome to volunteer at the Fayre! If you do, you’ll be asked to work for one day and be given a free ticket for the other day. Volunteer places are limited in number. Please fill in the volunteer form to apply.

  • Weapons in general are not allowed. However, we understand that replicas and weapon-adjacent objects can form part of costumes and displays. If you are considering bringing anything that is or looks like a weapon, it is vital that you read and abide by our Weapons Policy. We will remove or refuse entry without refund to anyone in breach of this policy.

  • Please check the costume policy, particularly if you are considering something that’s gory, erotic, scary or potentially offensive. We will remove or refuse entry without refund to anyone in breach of this policy.

  • Please contact us.

  • World’s Edge Fantasy Fayre is organised by Paladin Events Ltd, an events company based in Essex.

Accessibility:

  • Yes, please let us know when you book if you need this so we can track numbers and ensure availability.
    You will need to bring your Blue Badge on the day and show it to the car parking team with your ticket.

  • Yes. Most areas have step-free access, including the main buildings. Some surfaces may be slightly uneven. The car park surface is loose chippings. Please check AccessAble for full details of the site.

  • Sorry, there is no hearing assistance system at Cressing Temple Barns.

  • Yes, there are water points.

  • Yes.

  • We have designed the fayre layout so that you are never too far from a loo. You’ll be able to check the map when it’s ready, but it should never be more than a minute’s walk.

  • There will be crowds and there may be some loud noises during performances. However, there will also be quiet areas of the site with fewer people where you can relax in nature.
    There will also be a designated, staffed sensory quiet tent with headphones, fidget devices, low light and seating where you can go if you feel overwhelmed.

  • First Aid will be stationed at the heart of the site and clearly marked on maps. Head there or speak to one of the festival staff or volunteers, who wil be clearly visible.