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Home > Heritage > Knights, Lords and Ladies gather at Beeston Castle

Knights, Lords and Ladies gather at Beeston Castle

By Caroline King - May 23, 2011Posted in : Heritage

When: 4th & 5th June 2011, 11am – 5pm

Where: Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, Cheshire

£: Adults 6, concessions 5.50, children 3.50 and English Heritage members free.  Car Parking charge applies.

What is it?

See Knights from the Middle Ages gather together at the castle and take part in one-on-one combat and contests.  Multiple Knights fight to the last man standing.  The event will be complete with living history encampment from the serving squires to the noble Lord and Lady.

More info: Beeston Castle

Tagged With: Beeston Castle, Cheshire events, English Heritage, North West

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