Activities, Entertainments & Events for Highnam Court Spring Fair 2012 include:

  • MEDIEVAL VILLAGE (from the Freemen of Gwent) Wander through the tented village, experience life as lived in Medieval times. Watch them prepare for battle, practice Archery, make weapons and try on armour. Join in the activities in the battle arena. Not only can you watch the Barber/Surgeon cure wounds and diseases but also watch as the Militia catch the poacher and put him in the stocks. A real chance to step back in time when life was probably simpler, but a lot more dangerous!
  • STONEMASONS FESTIVAL. This will be the third Festival at the Spring Fair, and up to twelve Stonemasons will be carving over the weekend. The theme this year is ‘the wonders of mother nature’ and the judging will take place on Sunday afternoon with the prizes being announced at 4.00pm. As well as being a wonderful opportunity to watch such skilled craftsmen at work there will be a raffle throughout the weekend with the prize being the prizewinning carving. Whilst the stone has been generously donated by Gloucester Cathedral, there will be several competitors who either work or have worked at the Cathedral.

Plus many more activities and exciting events for people of all ages!

Classic Cars

Once again, some wonderful classic cars will be on show at Highnam Court Spring Fair 2012.

Dating back to 1925 and featuring Rolls Royce and Bentley cars almost up to the present day and ranging from large formal limousines to two-door open sports cars.

Floral Marquee


Image © 2008 Lesley Barrett

The Floral Marquee is the venue for demonstrations by national and local demonstrators from the National Association of Flower Arranging Societies.

There will be a gardeners' clinic, talks on garden maintenance by professional gardeners and stalls selling flower arranging accessories.

Shopping Mall

Featuring many craft, gift and garden related stalls.

These will include everything from plants to garden machinery, plus a wide range of bags, scarves, fashion, jewellery and homeware through to food, sweets and drinks.

The shopping experience will be in three marquees as well as plenty of outdoor displays and stalls.

Refreshments

The Terrace Café, Kiosk & Pimm’s Bar are operated by NSPCC volunteers, with proceeds helping to support the work of the NSPCC in Gloucestershire.

The Terrace Café, situated on the upper lawn, serves home-made cakes, scones, sandwiches, hot roast pork rolls (from 11.30am), ploughman’s lunches, snacks and a wide variety of hot & cold drinks including wine.

Hot & cold drinks, bacon rolls and snacks are available at the Kiosk in the Shopping Area whilst the Pimm’s Bar can be found near the Classic Cars display.

Grand Draw

  • 1st Prize - Half a day out around the county in a chauffeur driven vintage Rolls Royce (kingly donated by Mr Roger Head DL).
  • 2nd Prize -
  • 3rd Prize -
  • 4th Prize -

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Highnam Court Spring Fair is held every year in April and is a really great day out for everyone of all ages from all parts of Gloucestershire and beyond. It also raises funds for three very important local charities: Gloucester Cathedral, The Pied Piper Appeal and the NSPCC.

More information may be obtained from the contacts listed on the main page

We are grateful for the sponsorship and support of a number of organisations.