

“We know families will have missed being able to get together to enjoy the Fayre, which allows them to travel back in time while enjoying tremendous entertainment and some hearty food and drink whilst getting stuck into their Christmas shopping. We cannot wait to see everyone back with us at Ludlow Castle for another live event as it has been the home of the Fayre ever since we started. Prue said: “For us, the Fayre is the highlight of our family annual calendar and we view everyone who joins us as a welcome guest so it was sad to have to move online for 2020. We know regular Fayre goers are joining us from the length and breadth of the country, with coach companies reporting high levels of interest from people who do not want to miss our live return.”

“There is a real buzz around Ludlow and among our entertainers and partners, who travel from across the UK just like our audience, as we get closer to returning after a two year gap. “Anyone wanting to come along should be rest assured there are still plenty of tickets and entry time slots available, particularly for the popular evening slots on Saturday, as well as daytime visits on both days. Tickets are being booked in advance to allocated times to spread visitors out throughout the day, to reduce crowding and queuing and to help keep everyone safe.

Mother and daughter team Prue and Abi Dakin are looking forward to welcoming visitors back to the immersive event in the beautiful Marches countryside.Ībi said: “With less than a month to go we are looking forward to celebrating our live return with thousands of people once again joining the festivities at Ludlow Castle.

The team at Dakin Events, the south Shropshire family business behind the Fayre, have been delighted by the public response to the programme for 2021. The well-loved south Shropshire celebration will attract thousands of people to the historic castle as they travel back in time for a weekend of fun and hearty food, with more than 100 stalls selling unique Christmas presents and one-off treats. Having moved online last year due to Covid-19, the team behind the event believe the rate of sales for the 23rd Medieval Christmas Fayre to be staged at Ludlow Castle indicates the appetite for the full return of the immersive Medieval gathering for all ages. With each ticket attributed to one of 13 designated arrival times across the weekend, tickets for the first two entry slots have already sold out as regular Fayre goers rush to ensure they do not miss out. Anyone wanting to join the festivities this year can secure a pre-booked ticket through the Fayre website.
