You must be 18+ to attend The May Melee. This is a condition of our insurance.

Bring yourself, your fighting kit and protective gear, your tent, your snacks and your very best vibes. 

Please do not bring your own alcohol, we will have a bar selling reasonably priced drinks. If you absolutely must, then we ask for a £10 donation towards the Pavilion’s restoration costs, as the bar profits will be going to this cause.

Please do not bring your dog.

Although this event is insured, we are unable to cover accidents and injuries involving weaponry. We strongly recommend that you insure yourself as an individual if you are taking part in these. As a HEMA practitioner, it’s kind of a no-brainer.

If you are not insured, we have a referral link here for 30% off with our insurer.

There will be a casual tournament. With prizes.

We will release a full schedule closer to the time, you can look forward to such delights as: Ringen, War Rapier and Longsword.

For attending instructors and their classes, please see the scheduling page.

There will be games throughout the weekend and live music from local rock duo Tequila Mockingbird on the Saturday evening.

The site is in Newnham on Severn in Gloucestershire. It is just off the A48 and is easily reached by car. 
For public transport the closest train stations are Gloucester or Lydney – if you are coming by train and require a transfer please let us know. 
There are also bus stops near to the site’s entrance.

A simple breakfast, lunch and evening meal will be provided as part of your ticket. 

Please do not bring your own alcohol, we will have a bar on site from 7pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening selling reasonably priced alcoholic and soft drinks. If you absolutely must, then we ask for a £10 donation towards the Pavilion’s restoration costs, as the bar profits will be going to this cause.

There is also a nearby café, two different pubs within a 10 minute walk that offer food and drink, a service station a 5 minute drive and local takeaways within delivering distance if you need to add more to your feast.

We are lucky to have a community with experienced medical personnel and trained first aiders that will be on hand. There will also be mental health first aiders on site. Please stay safe and treat your fellow fighters with respect.
Gloucester Royal is the closest A&E.

The home of Naked Dussack cannot ban Naked Dussack. You may take part at your own risk.