Fete d’Etai is set to storm Castle Cornet this Sunday

The summer festival will celebrate the site’s medieval history with guided tours, children’s activities, live music and living history.

Access & learning manager Jo Dowding said the castle was glad to bring the event back.

‘We’re over the moon to be holding this popular day again because it’s a chance to appreciate the ancient part of our castle’s past,’ she said.

‘Just like in previous years, if you make an effort to appear in medieval dress, you will be admitted free of charge.’

Jersey group The Duke’s Leopards will return to the castle for the first time since the pandemic. They will be setting up a small medieval camp with a cooking area, games and more. There will also be a chance to look at the recipes and ingredients of those days. Islanders will have a chance to try out archery with the Bowmen of Guernsey between 11am and 3pm.

The young and young at heart can also join in with knight school at 10.45am and 12.10pm, where they can show off their talents of chivalry, bravery and strength.

The live action roleplay group Tol Galen will provide entertainment in the form of sword fights and displays of weapons and armour. This will be accompanied by art and crafts. Visitors can learn about popular plants of the Middle Ages and make a model of a mangonel – medieval catapult – to take home.

There will be tours of the medieval castle at 10.30am and 2pm. For music lovers, there will be live performances throughout the day in different locations.

n Fete d’Etai takes place on Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Normal admission charges apply, which is £10.50 for adults, £3 for children and free of charge for under-7s. Discovery Pass holders and accompanying children enter free of charge.