Odiham's Magna Carta Celebrations

4th May 2015

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In 1215 King John left Odiham Castle for Windsore to consider the 48 articles which formed the basis of the Magan Carta.

The Magan Carta was agreed by King John on 12 June 1215 at Runnymede, averting civil war and forming the basis of modern democracy.

King John returned to Odiham Castle on 20 June 1215 on his way to Winchester and the Anglo Norman translation of the Magna Carta was issued from Odiham.

Odiham has a series of events planned for 2015 to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. This includes:

1 May - 30 June: Cider and Ale trail with pubs ansd restaurants in Odiham, North Warnborough and Greywell having Magna Carta themed foos and ale.
16 - 25 May: residents are encouraged to fly flags and pennants to commemorate the events of Magna Carta.
16 May: Magna Carta Concert
18 - 25 May: Archaelogical survey at Odiham Castle
22-25 May: Exhibition of the Magna Carta embroidery
22 - 25 May: Magna Carta Flowe Festival
22 May: Village Festival
23 - 25 May: Canal Boat Festival
23 - 25 May: Living History

See our Events section for more information.

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