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Home > Heritage > A grand medieval joust in Cornwall

A grand medieval joust in Cornwall

By Caroline King - July 24, 2011Posted in : Heritage

English Heritage's Grand Medieval Joust at Pendennis Castle in Cornwall When: 3rd & 4th August 2011, 11am – 5pm

Where: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall

£: Non members: Adults 9, concessions 8.10, children 6.30 and family ticket 24.30. English Heritage members: Adults 2.70, concessions 2.40, children 2.30 and family ticket 7.70.

What is it?

Experience the pageantry of a medieval joust and enjoy the thrills and spills as you cheer on your favourite knight.  There’s plenty of laughter with entertainment from our jester, plus medieval games to play and a knight training school for children.  This full day out gives a great insight into life at the castle during the medieval period with music, dance, falconry displays and much more.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: Cornwall events, English Heritage, Grand Medieval Joust, Pendennis Castle, South West

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