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Medieval Royal Pageant Medieval Royal Pageant During the weekend of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations we turn our attention to one of the great monarchs of the past, Edward III. Join the celebrations as The Lion Rampant presents a day full of fascination and fun. Beeston Castle and Woodland Park Sun 3 - Tue 5 Jun 2012
Medieval Royal Combat Medieval Royal Combat The Plantagenets perform a medieval ‘Tournament of Foote’ in the presence of King Edward III. Enjoy this living history spectacular and marvel at the skills on display. There’s also chance to try the noble art of archery (small extra charge applies). Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens Sun 3 - Tue 5 Jun 2012
Georgian Picnic Party Georgian Picnic Party Come to our Georgian Picnic Party this Jubilee weekend and celebrate with a whole host of costumed characters. Enjoy music and dance from the period, hear tales of rogue Highwaymen and take part in variety of fun activities for all the family. Wrest Park Sun 3 - Tue 5 Jun 2012
A Right Royal Weekend A Right Royal Weekend Step back to the Edwardian era and witness the royal visit of King George V and Queen Mary. There'll be falconry displays, music, a travelling cinema, and Punch & Judy shows - with the highlight being the arrival of the king! Brodsworth Hall and Gardens Sun 3 - Tue 5 Jun 2012
Vikings and English Clash! Vikings and English Clash! Encounter the terrifying Vikings as they raid the North eastern coast. Explore their encampment and witness a grisly full-scale, battle with the re-enactors of Regia Anglorum. Plus activities for all junior warriors in our Time Travellers Big Top. Whitby Abbey Sun 3 - Tue 5 Jun 2012
Jubilee Celebration Jubilee Celebration Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee at Osborne House. Travel back in time to Victorian England, Be amazed at the skill and thrills of the equestrian shows. Enjoy the traditional Victorian games, and meet colourful characters from the past. Osborne House Sun 3 - Tue 5 Jun 2012
Vikings! Fire, Fear and Foes! Vikings! Fire, Fear and Foes! A unique occasion to see Viking life at twilight within the site of the ruin of Whitby Abbey. See the Vikings townsfolk and warriors come together to celebrate a Viking wedding but then rival warriors challenge the Viking to deadly combat. Whitby Abbey Mon 4 Jun 2012
Cavaliers! Cavaliers! Join us this Jubilee bank holiday as we recreate the pageantry of the Restoration period at Audley End, one of Charles II Royal residences! Audley End House and Gardens Mon 4 & Tue 5 Jun 2012
   

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