The International Living History Festival is over the weekend of 1819 April 2026 at the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, Essex.

The festival will welcome a large and diverse turnout of living history groups, portraying both civilian and military life across the centuries. From everyday domestic skills to the realities of conflict, history will be brought vividly to life by hundreds of passionate reenactors.

With over 300 reenactors, working alongside Ratcliffes Heritage Events, more than 20 living history camps will be established across the site. Alongside this, visitors can enjoy hands-on activities, arena displays, and a historically themed market, offering a truly interactive journey into the past.

If you are a living history group or exhibitor and interested in participating in this or future events, please contact Ratcliffe's Heritage Events directly:https://rhevents.uk/contact/