Knights of Skirbeck 'Medieval Tournament'

THIS EASTER WEEKEND – The Knights of Skirbeck will be holding a medieval tournament at The Village.

You will be able to see heavily armoured knights in un-scripted, non-choreographed combat using a range of weapons.

Easter – ‘a medieval easter tournament’. easter was a very special time in medieval England and tournaments played a large part in the celebrations.

1100 – weapons & combat display (assorted weapons, light armour, semi contact)

1400 – the surgeon at work – removing an arrow and treating an infected, maggot ridden wound

1600 – tournament – full armour & full contact – as close as it gets to an original c14th/c15th tournament. we’ll be asking visitors to judge the outcome of each round.

plus dramatized story telling, archery and other short displays at random times.

The winner of each round will bedecided by a panel judges picked at random from the visitors, so if you’ve ever watched a ‘medieval’ film and fancied judging such a tournament, this is your chance!

There will of course be hands-on displays of weapons & armour, games & crafts, archery etc.

Plus demonstrations of medieval surgery, cookery & storytelling.

All the regular attractions at The Village will also be open, inc:

• Victorian kitchen
• blacksmiths workshop,
• Withern cottage
• 18th Century farmhouse etc.

Event will be from the 7th until the 9th April between 10am and 4pm

Admission Prices – Adults £3, Children £2, Parking Free


FREE for re-enactors & traders inc. trading pitches & camping