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Home > Heritage > Grand Medieval Joust

Grand Medieval Joust

By Caroline King - August 3, 2010Posted in : Heritage

Where: 4th & 5th August, 11am – 5pm

When: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall

£: 8.80 (7.10 concessions, 5 children and 22.60 family ticket)
English Heritage Members: 2.50 (2 concessions, 1.50 children and 6.50 family ticket)

What is it?

Enjoy the thrills and spills of medieval jousting and cheer on your favourite knight as competitors break lances in real mounted combat.  The knights’ teams compete in mounted skill at arms, and further entertainment is provided by wandering minstrels, falconry displays and a jester.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: South West

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