Events in 2017
1st May Penrith
Penrith Lions have been running the May Day celebrations in the town for a number of years. They obtained extra funding this year and are therefore looking to put on a more exciting event.
We set up a camp for the day and in the small arena in the church grounds, where we did in camp activities, Knight School and some fighting demonstrations.
We set up a camp for the day and in the small arena in the church grounds, where we did in camp activities, Knight School and some fighting demonstrations.
27th - 29th May Skipton Castle Full Household Event
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Journey back to the 15th Century during the Wars of the Roses.
A re-creation of a medieval campsite within the castle grounds. See the "Flower of Craven" practise their fighting skills, join in with Knight School, have a go at medieval archery, observe how powerful the trebuchet is. Other attractions include the Blacksmith (left), Whitesmith, Goldsmith, Cordwainer, medieval camp kitchen, barber surgeon, textile skills and much more This is one of our signature full household, Red Wyverns organised events www.skiptoncastle.co.uk/ |
24th - 25th June Conwy Viking Medieval Festival and Tournament
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A two-day Medieval event which will feature jousting displays, jesters, an archery tournament, living history encampments and a huge banquet
www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/conwy-welcome-game-thrones-style-11533635 |
8th - 9th July Tewkesbury Medieval Festival
Hosted by the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival, thousands of reenactors, entertainers and traders from all over Europe will gather in Tewkesbury for Europe's largest annual Medieval reenactment. A fantastic and unique day out for all the family, with free admission.
Red Wyverns will be participating.
www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.org/
Red Wyverns will be participating.
www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.org/
19th - 20th August Battle of Bosworth
The Federation of the Wars of the Rose will be hosting their annual anniversary event at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park and a few of the Red Wyverns will be participating.This is a great full day family event, with not just the battle re-enactment, but jousting, a medieval market, children’s games, large living history encampment, talks, falconry, entry to the award-winning Exhibition, FREE car parking and lots more too.
http://www.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk/events/anniversary-battle-event/
http://www.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk/events/anniversary-battle-event/
29th - 30th July Appleby Castle Full Household Event
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The Westmorland family seat of the Clifford Household, Appleby castle is reknowned as one of the finest examples of medieval architecture in Europe and indeed has the most complete Norman Keep in existence.
With plenty of grounds to spread out in, the household will this year be joined by other medieval households to create a spectacular event This is one of our signature full household, Red Wyverns organised events www.applebycastle.co.uk |
26th - 28th August Muncaster Castle Full Household Event
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The awe inspiring backdrop of Muncaster castle provides the stage for our last event of the season.
Once again there will be the clang of the blacksmith's hammer, the clash of swords and the smell of woodsmoke as we bring the sights, sounds and smells of the Cousins' War (War of the Roses) to Muncaster. This is one of our signature full household, Red Wyverns organised events www.muncaster.co.uk/medieval-muncaster/ |
2nd September Furness Abbey
"Medieval Fair"
10:00am-5:00pm
Furness Abbey Grounds
Medieval Fair - "our main event" in the Abbey grounds
10:00am-5:00pm
Furness Abbey Grounds
Medieval Fair - "our main event" in the Abbey grounds
