Traquair Medieval Fayre
2026
23rd & 24th May
11am-5pm
Experience the magic of Scotland’s only authentic Medieval Fayre, with a weekend of jousting, falconry, archery, and so much more. Enjoy walking through an olde village camp, and see knights preparing for battle!
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Things to See
We have a packed programme of entertainment for all ages!
Jousting on the Avenue, live combat displays, living history displays, falconry, musical entertainment, The Perth Executioner, storytelling, medieval acrobats, historical food demonstrations, willow working, historical herbalists, stone carving, blacksmith, and so much more!
Things to Do
Get involved in Medieval life with traditional Longbow Archery or Axe Throwing.
For Children, take part in the children’s battle, create woodland crowns and jester sticks, and enjoy face painting (additional cash-only charge).
Buy from the Traders in the Walled Garden Village and on the Lawn; selling goods and crafts.
Food & Drink
The Old Walled Garden Café: Open all day with drinks and home baking, serving lunch 12-3pm.
BBQ in the Garden: Traquair Ale sausages, and pulled pork rolls
Ye Olde Garden Shed: Takeaway soups, sandwiches, and drinks
The Haggis Box: Haggis, neeps and tatties
With a Cherry on Top: Ice cream, milkshakes, and crepes
Wood Oven Wonders: Woodfired pizza
Traquair Fayre Ale: Brewed exclusively for the weekend at Traquair House Brewery
Places to Stay
We offer camping in the field at Traquair over the weekend. Book online below.
For local accommodation, take a look at Go Tweed Valley for hotels, B&Bs, and self catering options.
Parking and other
Please note all cars are parked in our field.
Disabled parking is available on the avenue, on a first-come-first-served basis.
Entrance to Traquair is via our parking field gate, not the usual gate down the avenue.
Dogs – welcome on leads, but please note this is a very noisy event.