Medieval at Capricon
Whether you love historical celebration or medieval fantasy, CapriCon has something for everyone. Spend time in the Medieval Village, or try out your archery skills at Dodgebow.
Discover the brand new Medieval Village Zone located undercover in the Outdoor Robert Schwarten Pavilion. This is accessible from inside the Robert Schwarten Retail Pavilion or follow the medieval flags outdoors.
Medieval Village
Immerse yourself in the all-day Medieval Village at CapriCon. In the village, you can explore merchants tables selling various wares. Pick up a unique artisan piece or a prop for your costume.
NEW IN 2025!! Conroi et Vagabond
Step into the heart of the Hundred Years’ War as Conroi et Vagabond brings their immersive medieval mercenary village to life at CapriCon. This historically inspired group recreates the gritty world of travelling tournament fighters who earned their coin between battles by hiring out their swords to the highest bidder.
At CapriCon visitors will be transported to a fully interactive medieval encampment featuring a tournament arena adorned with flags, banners, and pageantry. Surrounding the arena, period-accurate tents will showcase daily life and combat preparations, all authentically styled to reflect the years 1200–1400 AD. Conroi et Vagabond club members will be present in full medieval garb, representing a diverse range of nationalities and historical roles.
Three full-scale tournament fights will be held daily, featuring fully armed and trained fighters. These bouts follow a point-based scoring system inspired by 1400AD tournaments and are conducted with steel weapons and armour meeting the standards of the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF). Each match includes audience participation, with randomly selected guests invited to serve as “maidens of honour” or “royalty,” enjoying exclusive viewing from thrones opposite the crowd.
Between tournaments, younger visitors can join the fun at the soft-kit children’s LARP armoury. For a small donation, kids can take part in 15-minute sword and shield training sessions which is an engaging and memorable experience for aspiring young knights.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a fan of live-action combat, or simply curious about medieval life, Conroi et Vagabond offers a rich and entertaining journey into the past.
CAPTAL DE BUCH
Appearing for the first time at CapriCon, Captal de Buch (C de B) strives to portray the mercenary lifestyle of the people engaged in the process of fighting under the banner of the English and Edward III. Members actively research and portray the key time period within the history of that period of life living in France and engaging in a Mercenary lifestyle from 1360, through to 1389, that covers the period of the first peace in the Hundred Years War and through to and include the period of the second outbreak of the war.
Group Members engage in living history displays, depictions and battle re-enactments of the 14th Century utilising arms, armour, textiles and furnishings, all carefully crafted as historically accurate as possible within the constraints of modern society. The Captal de Buch encourages within it’s membership, and the wider community, the concept of chivalry and the values of honour and loyalty whilst endeavouring to raise each person’s self-esteem, confidence and acceptance in a welcoming, inclusive and like-minded community.
MERCENARIES OF WESTERN EUROPE
The Mercenaries of Western Europe are an Early Medieval Living History reenactment group portraying a range of cultures from 5th-11th centuries. Come and visit them at CapriCon for Early Medieval displays and demonstrations.
Dodgebow - Center Ring
Imagine you’re in Sherwood Forest, or you’re a Sinda Elf on the battlefield beside Legolas. Dodgebow is your chance to harness your archery skills and defeat your opponents in epic battles of skill and agility. This fast-paced game will be running all day in the Center Ring of CapriCon.
Dodgebow’s safe foam-tipped arrows and low-poundage bows ensure a fun and painless experience - it’s a dynamic and enjoyable alternative to laser tag and paintball.
Dodgebow recommends a minimum age playing age of 10.
What is provided? What to bring?
Dodgebow will provide all the equipment needed and set up the centre ring with a playing field. They will also be on hand to organise teams and provide a safety briefing and game instructions.
Please bring enclosed shoes (no shoes, no play), comfortable clothes to run in, a bottle of water - and lots of enthusiasm!
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is an imaginative tabletop roleplay game perfect for medieval fantasy enthusiasts. Players create unique characters in this game and embark on epic adventures guided by a game master. Capricorn Tabletop will host a demonstration session of this game, which is exciting to watch and a great introduction to D&D.
Dungeons & Dragons encourages creativity, cooperation, and storytelling, offering endless possibilities in a fantasy world. There’s no fixed storyline - it’s designed to be flexible according to the players’ imaginations and choices. The Dungeon Master acts as a storyteller, guiding the players through obstacles, challenges and quests.