Liability & Indemnity Declaration
In consideration of acceptance of my/our application and permission to participate in England’s Medieval Festival (EMF) – King’s Grove, taking place at Pippingford Park on 29, 30 & 31 August 2026, including associated set-up and breakdown periods (the “Festival”), I/we acknowledge and agree as follows: I/We understand that participation in the Festival includes inherently hazardous and high-risk activities, including but not limited to staged combat, foot fighting, skirmishes, re-enactment battles, siege demonstrations, use of blunted steel and period weapons, archery, pyrotechnics, black powder discharge, mounted cavalry and equestrian displays, construction and operation of encampments and siege equipment, public workshops, and the use of armour, tools, animals, props, and historical equipment. I/We acknowledge that these activities involve risks of serious bodily injury, permanent disability, property damage, fire, animal-related incidents, and death. I/We voluntarily and knowingly assume all such risks, whether arising from my/our own acts or omissions, the acts of other participants, equipment failure, animal behaviour, environmental or ground conditions, fire or explosive discharge, spectator proximity, or any other foreseeable or unforeseeable cause. I/We confirm that I/we possess the appropriate training, skill, and competence to participate safely and will comply with all Festival rules, safety protocols, and instructions. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I/we release and discharge England’s Medieval Festival Ltd, EMF Events, EMF – Kings Grove, Pippingford Estate Co Ltd, the Estate owners, all festival organisers, contractors, suppliers, staff, volunteers, officials, sponsors, and associated parties from any claims, losses, damages, or liabilities arising out of or in connection with my/our participation in the Festival. Nothing in this agreement excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under the laws of England and Wales. I/We agree to indemnify and hold harmless the aforementioned parties from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, or costs arising from my/our acts or omissions, breach of Festival rules, damage caused by me/us or members of my/our group, or injury to third parties arising from combat, siege activities, weapons handling, pyrotechnics, black powder discharge, mounted cavalry, animal incidents, or interactive public demonstrations conducted by me/us or my/our group. Participants under 18 years of age may attend only with written parental or legal guardian consent and may not participate in combat, siege activities, black powder discharge, pyrotechnics, mounted cavalry, or any other high-risk activity as determined by the Festival organisers.