St Sebastians Camp 2026

St Sebastians is a fun, family friendly, medieval camping event. It will be held at Braythwayte Manor on the northern shores of Lake Rotorua from 4pm on Friday 6th March to Sunday 8th 2026.   There will be music, singing, feasting, competitions, armed combat, archery, lots of games, classes covering various medieval crafts, pageantry and of course - excellent company!

We are delighted to be welcoming Their Majesties Þorvaldr inn Suðreyski and Amabilia Thexton to St Sebastians this year and so there will be a Norse theme to the event in Their honour.

Booking form here:

If you have never been to an SCA event before then this is the place to start exploring all that the society has to offer - you are guaranteed the warmest of welcomes! You don't need to pack anything special as we are able to lend you medieval clothing and eating utensils so you'll feel right at home :) If you have any questions you can email the event steward 

The event is fully catered with all food included in the event fee.  

Event fees:

Fully catered:

ADULT (18+) SCA Member: full event = $100    up to 24 hrs = $50

ADULT (18+) Not a member of SCA: full event = $105    up to 24 hrs = $55

YOUTH (16 -17 years old):  full event = $100    up to 24 hrs = $50

CHILD (5-15): full event = $50      up to 24 hrs = $25

UNDER 5:Free

Self catering

ADULT (18+) SCA Member:  full event = $50   up to 24 hrs = $25

ADULT (18+) Not a member of SCA: full event = $55    up to 24 hrs = $30

YOUTH (16 -17 years old): full event = $50    up to 24 hrs = $25

CHILD (5-15): full event = $25      up to 24 hrs = $12.50

Booking:

Payment is required at the time of booking. **Please ensure that you use the new account number (on confirmation email) when making payment**

Bookings will close two weeks prior to the event, on Saturday 21st Feb.

Full refunds will be given for cancellations up until bookings close. After bookings have closed refunds will only be given at the discretion of Cluain Council. (This is because we will have spent your money on food etc!)

What to bring:

A tent or campervan. Modern tents are fine. Medieval tents get to camp in the main area whilst modern tents are further back.

Bedding.

Wash kit. Please be aware that showers are not generally available on site.

Eating utensils. (Plate, bowl, cutlery, drinking vessel).

Medieval dress. If you haven't got anything suitable then email the steward and we can arrange something.

Please note: Modern clothing, phones, cameras and other modern items need to be kept hidden as far as possible.

One of the traditions of St Sebastians is a unique game that runs throughout the event with a fantastic prize for the winner! Anyone can play - no special skills are needed to take part.

The Ildhafn A&S Challenge:

This amazing A&S challenge culminates at St Sebatians this year. Details can be found here:

How to enter:
Submit the following information to artsandsciences@ildhafn.lochac.sca.org
1) An image of the entry
2) A few brief notes about what you did, how you did it and what time/place in history inspired it. If you’re keen, you can write more detailed notes, but it’s not required!
Child entries should be entered with the assistance of (and permission from) parents.
When to enter: As soon as you’ve finished your first project! The contest is open now and runs through until St. Sebastians 2026.