Across the year, Will Lord appears at a small number of standout UK festivals—bringing prehistoric skills out of the workshop and into the heart of the action.
These festival appearances are a brilliant way to experience Will’s work up close: watch authentic demonstrations, learn a few techniques first-hand, handle real tools, ask questions, and chat with Will in a relaxed, welcoming setting. If you’ve followed Will online, or you’re curious about the ancient skills that shaped humanity, these events are an unforgettable place to start.
Will regularly appears at the following festivals:
The Bushcraft Show is one of the UK’s best-known gatherings for outdoor skills, traditional living and practical knowledge—hosted within the grounds of Stanford Hall.
This is a great place to catch Will in his element, sharing deeper insight into prehistoric technologies and the real foundations of survival. Visitors can expect:
Find out more: The Bushcraft Show
Into the Wild is a nature-immersive festival celebrating creativity, craft, sustainability and connection to the natural world, set within woodland surroundings in Sussex.
Will’s presence adds a powerful prehistoric thread to the festival—grounded, tactile and deeply human. It’s an inspiring environment to watch ancient skills in action and explore the “why” behind them. Expect:
Find out more: Into the Wild
The East Anglian Game & Country Fair is a well-loved celebration of rural life, country sports and traditional crafts, set within the parkland of Euston Estate.
It’s a natural fit for Will’s work, with a strong focus on heritage skills and hands-on learning. Visitors can step into the world of early human innovation and see how prehistoric techniques still underpin many of the skills we value today.
At the East Anglian Game & Country Fair, expect an engaging and interactive showcase of prehistoric life, including:
Find out more: East Anglian Game & Country Fair
Join thousands who have discovered the transformative power of connecting with our prehistoric past.
