Knights will be descending on Stafford Castle next weekend to take up arms at the Medieval event.
Cannon fire will open the exciting programme of martial displays with sword fighting, archery, kids battle and combat finale. Soldiers and civilians encamped on site will also re-enact domestic life with cookery, dancing, music and games from the period.
Stafford Borough Council is hosting the event at the popular visitor attraction on Saturday and Sunday (25,26 July.)
Heritage Sites Manager for the Borough Council Mark Hartwell said: “This is a great opportunity to see military and social history in action. The site will come alive with lords and ladies, knights and damsels, and peasants and peddlers.”
Hands on fun activities are also planned to keep families entertained throughout the weekend.
Schools across Staffordshire have been given free child vouchers for the event which are also available from the Castle. The event is on from 11am to 5pm each day. Admission is £6 Adults; £3.50 Child / concessions; and £15 family (two adults and two children).
For further details or to buy an advance ticket telephone 01785 257698 or 619131.
First built by William the Conqueror the Castle has dominated the Stafford skyline for more than 900 years. For more information on this and other Castle events log onto the Stafford Borough Council website at www.staffordbc.gov.uk/heritageevents.
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