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
Saturday 28th June
18.00 to 23.30
Big 450 Bess-tival
Concert
(to be held on the village field)
Magic Queen
Junction 7
Kings of the Quarter Mile
Food & Drink Stalls
Sunday 29th June
from 10.00
Big 450 Bess-tival Anniversary Events
(to be held in Main Street)
Gloriana Elizabethan Dance Troup
Axe Throwing
Archery
Falconry
Craft Stalls
Classic Cars
Stocks
Outdoor Skittle Alley
Food & Drink Stalls
Many other attractions
(All planned attractions are subject to change)
Early Bird Ticket Prices (available until 31st March 2025): Our ticket gains access to the concert on Saturday night, but funds other events on offer over the weekend which everyone can attend free-of-charge
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
Free Car Parking
All proceeds from The Big 450 Bess-tival will be allocated to support local community assets, and the establishment of a fund managed by the Parish Council to support future village events
