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MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS SEASON

This summer, see brave knights battling it out in real tournaments, displaying feats of strength and skill that could rival today’s top athletes. Learn the science behind the sport of kings and watch double gold medal Olympian, Victoria Pendleton's day as a jousting knight.

Experience the spectacle for yourself at one of our grand medieval events across the country.

JOUSTING WITH A MODERN DAY OLYMPIAN

Jousting requires the fitness of a top athlete, so we challenged double gold medal Olympian, Victoria Pendleton, to try the sport at Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden. Follow Victoria's journey as the cyclist turned jockey learns the art of jousting.

How will the sport of kings compare to the expectations of a modern day champion? Watch Victoria take us through her day as a jousting knight.

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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO JOUST?

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO JOUST?

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