The Wandering Wood takes place from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 July 2027 at Wyvernwood, Alresford Hall, Essex. The event is open from 10am to 10pm each day.

A Renaissance Faire is a lively outdoor festival that recreates the atmosphere of a historical period, typically the European Renaissance of the 14th to 17th centuries, through costumed performers, themed entertainment, and artisan crafts. Attendees can immerse themselves in a world of jousting knights, wandering minstrels, and bustling marketplaces, often enhanced by interactive activities like archery or dance.

The Wandering Wood takes place at Wyvernwood, Alresford Hall, Essex. All visitors should use the main entrance at CO7 8AP via the B1027. More detailed travel, parking and public-transport information will be added here once confirmed.

Current ticket prices are available through the official Renaissance Faire UK booking page. Loyalty prices are available until 31 October 2026 and will rise on 1 November, or sooner if the Loyalty allocation sells out.

The Wandering Wood currently offers camping tickets, four-day retreat passes without camping, individual day tickets, family ticket options, vehicle-pitch add-ons and separate tickets for the two masked balls.

Yes. Camping is available for all four nights, Thursday to Monday, with parking, showers and charging included. Every camper needs their own camping ticket, even when sharing a tent. Full camping details are coming soon.

No. The Friday Sword and Sorceress Ball and Saturday Knights and Ladies Ball are separate add-ons. You will also need a day, four-day or camping ticket.

Yes! In fact we encourage it. Be as creative as you like and step into the worlds with us, or come as yourself if you prefer. Read more about costumes and cosplay on our Costume Policies page.

The dog policy for The Wandering Wood has not yet been confirmed. Please contact the Renaissance Faire UK team before making travel plans involving a dog.

Accessibility arrangements for The Wandering Wood are still being confirmed. If you have specific access requirements or questions before booking, please contact the Renaissance Faire UK team directly for the most current information.

A cosplay competition has not been confirmed yet for The Wandering Wood. Any additional competitions, showcases or programmed activities will be announced as they are confirmed.

No. Our ticket policy is not to refund tickets. Which is a standard practice for most events in the UK. Please make use of our ticket reselling platform which we will be announcing soon.Review our current Terms & Conditions for additional ticket cancellation and refund information.

When buying a ticket, you will be asked to make an optional donation. It is up to you if you want to make use of this, but every extra bit of money will help our event.You can also support Renaissance Faire UK by shopping official merchandise, following and sharing our work, joining Holy Sigil for updates, attending future gatherings, or applying for trader, performer or volunteer opportunities when applications are open.