Medieval tournaments were the ultimate test of a knight’s skill, strength and courage. Nothing has changed! Witness the live action as gallant medieval knights battle it out to be crowned champion.
Or experience the spectacle as four knights compete for glory in a grand medieval joust. See lances shatter, hear hooves thunder and crowds cheer.
Discover all things medieval in the living encampment, get up to medieval mischief and watch spectacular falconry displays.
Find an event near you
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Medieval Falconry at Warkworth Castle
Tue 22 & Wed 23 July Warkworth Castle -
Knights' Tournament at Warkworth Castle
Tue 29 & Wed 30 July 2025 Warkworth Castle -
Medieval Falconry at Battle Abbey
Sat 2 - Sun 3 Aug 2025 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield -
Legendary Joust at Eltham Palace and Gardens
Sat 2 - Sun 3 Aug 2025 Eltham Palace and Gardens -
Legendary Joust at Pendennis Castle
Tue 5 - Thu 7 Aug 2025 Pendennis Castle -
Medieval Mischief at Warkworth Castle
Tue 5 & Wed 6 Aug 2025 Warkworth Castle -
Legendary Joust at Carisbrooke Castle
Tue 12 - Thu 14 Aug 2025 Carisbrooke Castle -
Knights' Tournament at Warkworth Castle
Tue 12 Aug & Wed 13 Aug 2025 Warkworth Castle -
Medieval Falconry at Warkworth Castle
Tue 19 & Wed 20 Aug 2025 Warkworth Castle -
Legendary Joust at Bolsover Castle
Sat 23 - Mon 25 Aug 2025 Bolsover Castle -
Knights’ Tournament at Framlingham Castle
Sat 23 - Mon 25 Aug 2025 Framlingham Castle -
Knights' Tournament at Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Sat 23 - Mon 25 Aug 2025 Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
It's play time
Fun and games are in full flow at sites across the country this summer, with activities for all the family to join in the fun. From mini golf and den building to archery and even taking on your very own Taskmaster challenges, its an all-action adventure throughout the holidays.
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Enjoy unlimited playtime at over 400 incredible sites plus kids go free with all memberships. And members' kids eat free this summer too. Use the code SUMMER25 at the checkout for 25% off annual memberships.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF KNIGHTS
Everything you need to know about the history of jousting, knights and more.
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More summer events
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