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Revel Grove, Oxfordshire, England The year is 1543.
The Royal Court: King Henry VIII is visiting Revel Grove as part of his yearly royal progress. However, this visit is of a more personal nature, for he hopes to take the lovely Katherine Parr as his sixth wife. The King’s attentions have put Katherine in a difficult position. Twice-widowed, she has fallen in love the charming but impetuous Sir Thomas Seymour. It seemed that she could at last marry for love instead of duty. But the King’s sudden proposal has left her sorely conflicted. Does she once again do her duty – or will matters of the heart prevail? The Village: Alas, Sir Richard Southwell, formerly Justice of the Peace of Oxfordshire and now Mayor of Revel Grove, finds that yet another year has passed and he is still mayor of this small village. He would much rather pursue a career at Court. Thankfully, the King and members of his Royal Court will be visiting Revel Grove for the harvest festival. Sir Richard hopes perhaps a word in the right ear can further his career. But all may not go as planned, for a contingent from the nearby rival village, Tiddington, has decided to pay a visit. It seems the villagers of Tiddington are becoming highly annoyed that the King constantly bypasses their village for Revel Grove during his yearly visits. An official delegation arrives hoping to sell the charms of Tiddington to the King. Expect some dirty dealings, as the Mayor of Tiddington is none other than Middle J. Middle, a former resident and Sheriff of Revel Grove! The Maryland Renaissance Festival
For more than thirty seasons the Maryland Renaissance Festival has provided a unique outdoor entertainment experience to patrons from all over the world.
The festival is more than a crafts show, more than an entertainment venue. For many people it has been a family tradition that now spans a generation. Patrons who visited the festival as a child now return to introduce their kids to the unforgettable world of the Maryland Renaissance Festival. Enter the gates of Revel Grove and leave the hectic pace of the twenty-first century behind. Slow down. Leisurely stroll our beautiful wooded paths. Quaff an ale and relax in one of our pubs. Shop for unique, handcrafted gifts. Let the kids play in our free children’s area – complete with a beautiful pirate ship. You won’t find any video games here! No mind-numbing computer-generated special effects. The magic, pageantry, songs, and laughter are all real. The Maryland Renaissance Festival. The magic is here. Don’t miss it! |