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The Big 450 years Bess-tival
Celebrating the 450th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth 1 visit to Elmley Castle
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Music Festival and Fun Day
Celebrating the 450th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth I (Bess) visit to our quintessentially English village of Elmley Castle with a weekend of events, including a feast of music.
Please note, you only require tickets for Saturday evening - Sunday is free to enter.
Saturday 28th June
Big 450 Bess-tival concert (on the village field) to include:
- Magic Queen
- Junction 7
- Kings of the Quarter Mile
Food & Drink Stalls throughout the evening.
Prices:
- Individual ticket: £25.00 (plus booking fee)
- Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children under 12 years old): £85.00 (plus booking fee)
- Under 5’s are free of charge, but still need an Under 5 ticket
Sunday 29th June (to be held in the Main Street)
- Gloriana Elizabethan Dance Troup
- Axe Throwing
- Archery
- Falconry
- Craft Stalls
- Classic Cars
- Stocks
- Outdoor Skittle Alley
Food & Drink Stalls and many other attractions throughout the day
All planned attractions are subject to change.
Free Car Parking
- Occurrences
- Saturday 28 June 2025, 18:00 - 23:30
- Sunday 29 June 2025, 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Elmley Castle Village (and Main Street)1 Bredon Ldg
Elmley Castle
Pershore WR10 3HW Get directions

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