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Home > Heritage > Clash of the Knights: the Battling Barons

Clash of the Knights: the Battling Barons

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

When: 28th – 29th August 2011 (bank holiday), 11am – 5pm

Where: Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire

£: Adults 8.50, concessions 7.65, children 5.10, family ticket 22.10 and English Heritage members go free.

What is it?

Hear the sound of clashing swords at Bolsover Castle this bank holiday as battling barons show off their skills in the tournee ring.  Children can take part in a mini battle of their own and the hobby horse joust is sure to keep them entertained.  Visitors will also get to meet a variety of medieval folk including an executioner, herbalist and Spicer as well as brave knights.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: Bolsover Castle, Clash of the Knights, Derbyshire events, East Midlands, English Heritage

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