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Bosworth Medieval Festival set to return after two years

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The event will feature re-enactments by the War of the Roses Federation

A medieval festival is set to return this summer after two years following cancellations as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The two-day Bosworth Medieval Festival attracts visitors, traders and re-enactors from across the UK.

It is due to begin on 20 August at the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre in Leicestershire.

The event will again feature re-enactments, including the Battle of Bosworth that saw Richard III's death.

His remains were found underneath a Leicester car park in 2012, and later confirmed as belonging to the king.

Richard III was killed during the Battle of Bosworth field

Leicestershire County Council said a full programme was still being confirmed, adding more attractions would be added in the coming weeks.

Councillor Christine Radford, cabinet member for heritage, leisure and arts, said: "We're delighted to be able to welcome Bosworth Medieval Festival back to our events calendar in August after two years without it.

"Leicestershire has a rich and proud heritage to showcase and the Bosworth Medieval Festival does just that, as well as commemorating the Battle of Bosworth."

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The county council said it was "delighted" to be bringing the event back to its calendar
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