Cressing Temple Barns, 13th-14th June 2026

What’s happening

Highlights

  • Blacksmith market trader

    Market

  • Astronaut musician playing a sci-fi guitar

    Live music

  • Two people dressed in medieval armor engaged in a mock sword fight in a grassy field during daylight.

    Arena

  • A young girl practicing archery with the supervision of an adult man in an outdoor setting with tents and trees in the background.

    Activities

  • A woman wearing a black helmet and purple gloves, holding a vintage helmet with goggle eyes in front of her face. She has red lipstick, a beauty mark above her lip, and is wearing a bright pink top.

    Competitions

Entertainment

Live Fantasy Music

Atmospheric performances throughout the day for lovers of every fantasy and sci-fi genre.

Person playing an acoustic guitar with focus on hands and guitar strings, wearing a long-sleeve shirt and a watch, dark background.

The Dragonhall Bash

The people of World’s Edge love a party! Join them on Saturday evening in the Dragonhall Tavern for a finale party with live bands playing a fantasy- and film-themed set, a bar and great food.

The Garden of Unearthly Delights

‘Grow beauty in the garden of your mind’. Stroll the avenues of the beautiful walled fae garden of World’s Edge, posing for photos and listening to minstrels from the Colchester and New Cambridge Waits.

Four people in medieval armor, participating in a reenactment or event outdoors, with a tent and trees in the background.

Swordfighting

Thrill to the clash of arms on armour! Real armoured warriors from the Suffolk Swords hold exciting battles in the main arena.

Techno Spartans

The Techno Spartans are not just a cosplay group… they’re a full dance troupe! Halo and K-Pop cross worlds in their performances, and you can even learn some moves yourself.

Bard the Showman

A mysterious poet who always seems to show up just when things are getting interesting enough to write home about! Hilarious medieval and steampunk-themed performance poetry and beginner-friendly D&D one-shots.

A woman with long black hair and piercing blue eyes, wearing a white top with lace details, against a blurred, greenish background.

Hair & Makeup Demos

Learn the cosplaying tricks of the experts with fantasy hair and makeup demos from professionals.

A woman with curly brown hair styled with a green leafy headband and a blue cardigan is holding a wooden stick, standing outdoors in a grassy area with trees and a black netted fence in the background during daytime.

Archery Competition

Some of the UK’s best traditional archers will be competing to win the grand prize in a series of tricky challenges. Get behind your favourite and cheer them on!

Cello being played

Music from the Movies

Enjoy your favourite film, TV and game soundtracks played LIVE by classical string musicians trained at Europe’s best conservatoires as you relax in the tavern hall.

Musician in fantasy costume playing a harp

Pavo Rose

Also known as Jamie, Pavo has been writing and performing music for LARP events for almost 20 years, setting personal backstory and in-game events into catchy lyrics. He’ll be performing in the Fayre’s open-sided fantasy tearoom, Anteadote, as a roving bard.

…and more!

We’re still booking in entertainment (with some big announcements to come soon). If you do something amazing, fantastical and unique that you think visitors to World’s Edge would enjoy, why not apply to entertain?

A woman dressed as Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad, with a white and red shirt that says 'Daddy's Lil Monster,' blue and red hair, holding a baseball bat, at a convention or event.

Cosplay Competition

We’re bringing together amazing cosplayers to show you the best they can do. Be blown away by the amazing creations of the entries.

Duellists

Look out for the flashing blades of two rival fencing masters! Can they settle their differences… or help you settle a score yourself?

Knight's helmet hanging on a rack with a coif and other medieval military equipment

Living History Camp

Ever wanted to know what the life of a knight or an archer in camp is really like? While spinning through the dimensions, World’s Edge has picked up a medieval militia who have made their home on the outskirts of the village!

Activities

A woman with closed eyes, adorned with face paint and white freckles, gently smelling a holographic flower in a lush green background.

Mushroom Parade

Come dressed as a mushroom and you can join the Mycelial Network, who will be parading around the Fayre to bring joy and connection to all.

A woman dressed as a mystical figure in a forest, holding a lantern with a warm glow, wearing a decorative headpiece with radiating spikes, and a fur stole.

Wild Camp Workshop

You’ve roleplayed making camp. But have you done it for real? Learn to light a fire and build a shelter from survival experts.

And much more! Crafts, entertainers and workshop leaders still being booked.

Priority booking

Some workshops will need to be booked before the event. Booking will open in Spring 2026 - if you’ve bought your ticket before 28 March 2026, you’ll get priority.

A woman with dark hair and a man with a red beard and hat aiming bows and arrows outdoors.

Have-a-go Archery

Beginners and experts alike can try their aim at a range of 3D fantasy targets, brought to you by the fantasy fun maestros at White Dragon Activity Centre.

A wooden wall with a large purple and black concentric circle target painted on it, numbered from 1 to 4, with a small red dart in the center.

Axe Throwing

Calling all Vikings, Orcs, Beastmen and Minotaurs! Chance your arm in a game of skill and accuracy.

Fae Fire Massage

Need a moment to yourself? Pop to Fae Fire for a magical massage to relax and inspire your senses. Perfect for tired warriors and wandering travellers alike!

Have-a-go Duelling

Got beef? Head to the duelling grounds! The Duelmaster will allow you and your friend to settle your differences with a Nerf duel - proper etiquette observed, of course.

Swordplay

Learn some fancy (but real) footwork from a weapons master in bookable swordfighting workshops!