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Home > Heritage > Medieval Courtly Combat

Medieval Courtly Combat

By Caroline King - April 19, 2010Posted in : Heritage

When: 24th & 25th April 2010, 11.30am-5pm

Where: Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire

£: 5.50 adults, 4.50 concessions, 3.50 children.  English Heritage members free.

What is it?

Experience the clash of steel as knights from The Plantagenet’s perform a medieval ‘Tournament of Foote’.  Enjoy this living history spectacular and marvel at the weapons and martial skills on display in honour of St George.  There’s also chance to try your hand at the noble art of archery (small extra charge applies).

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: Richmond Castle, Yorkshire

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