25th August 2007
Could you be a knight of the Round Table?
Set in the magical setting at Herstmonceux castle, medieval history comes to life. Over 1000 knights, bowmen and men at arms will lay siege to the castle in a fantastic re-enactment of times gone by. This is England's LARGEST medieval battle complete with cannon fire and plenty of real old ale and buxom wenches!
There will be longbow competitions, have-a-go archery, fire eaters, jousting, strolling minstrels, medieval side saddle displays and loads more... In the evening we get to stay right there and party on with some good old mead and jugs of ale.
We'll also get a chance to visit the very place where medieval life in England began and where the last Saxon King got it in the eye - Relive the Battle of Hastings at Battle Abbey, then we'll visit the ancient and mysterious Long Man of Wilmington before heading back to smoggy London!
Day 1 - We depart from London at 08.00 and head straight for Herstmonceux in time to catch the best events and join in the medieval fun. That evening we'll spend some time with the travelling minstrels and discuss the days events over a glass of ye olde mead!
Day 2 - We depart from Herstmonceux for the beauty of East Sussex heading over to Hastings via the Long Man of Wilmington in scenic Alfriston. Later we'll enter Battle Abbey and see the very spot where King Harold got an arrow in the eye in 1066 leaving his kingdom to the mercy of the Normans
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Tour departs from Hammersmith, London on Saturday, August 26th 2006 at 08.00 on Bank Holiday weekend.
Tour returns Sunday at about 17.00
Inclusive tour cost - £165
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