Go back in time and get up close to the action as rival knights compete in the ultimate test of strength and skill at the Knights’ Tournament at Warkworth Castle.

Four armoured knights and their squires will clash in a variety of gruelling rounds. You’ll be transported back to the 13th century as you experience the pageantry and action of the fearsome tournaments of days gone by.

Book early and save 15% – and be sure not to miss one of history’s most spectacular sporting contests.

Here's what you can expect on the day:

• 10am - Welcome Music from our Medieval Minstrels, Sounds of Time!
• 11am - Accepting the Challenge & Sword and Buckler. Choose your knight and cheer for your favourite as they accept the challenge and head straight into the first competition: swords and bucklers! Can our knights defend themselves with such small shields?
• 11.30am - Kids' Drill. Join us in the main arena as you are put through your paces with our resident Knights of Flores De Chevalerie.
• 12pm - Medieval Minstrels. Meet the Medieval Minstrels who will show you some of the roles that they would have had in medieval times. Participatory singing and dancing is highly likely.
• 1pm - Knights' Tournament: Polearms. The knights move to their polearms to try and win your support – from the deadly spear to the simple quarterstaff. Who will emerge victorious?
• 2pm - Introducing the Instruments. Visit the Instrumentarium with our minstrels and their basket of instruments. Can you guess which is the oldest?
• 2.30pm - Knights Tournament: Sword Melee. See broad shields and shining knights try and hack and slash their way to glory!
• 3pm - Medieval Dance.  Join Sounds of Time as they show off their medieval dance moves, Join in the fun and learn them for yourselves.
• 3.45pm - Grand Melee. Who will be victorious? The Grand Melee will decide! A full tournament field with every knight and squire heading in to face each other at the same time! You’ll see an array of weapons in our hardest hitting, most chaotic display of the day. Only one knight can win, so shout, scream, boo and cheer for your favourite knight and see who will be crowed champion!
• 4.15pm - Medieval Minstrels. Meet the Medieval Minstrels who will show you some of the roles that they would have had in medieval times. Participatory singing and dancing is highly likely.
• 4.45pm - Sing Goodbye with our Medieval Minstrels, Sounds of Time!