The Bosworth Medieval Festival returns this weekend.

The two-day event – which attracts thousands of visitors, re-enactors and traders from across the UK and beyond – will take place on Saturday August 17 and Sunday August 18 at the Leicestershire County Council-run Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre.

It features battle re-enactments by the Wars of the Roses Federation – including a 20-minute re-creation of the Battle of Bosworth on both afternoons with hundreds of re-enactors at the family-friendly event close to Coalville.

There will also be large living history encampments to explore, archery, cannon fire demonstrations, medieval falconry demonstrations, musicians, Knight School, a storyteller, guided tours, author talks, hands-on games and competitions for children, as well as entry to the award-winning exhibition.