Events

The Sealed Knot at Long Marston 28th and 29th June 2025 Get tickets Experience a soldier’s life at the time of the English Civil Wars Living History encampment from 10:30 am Children’s drill. Skirmishes. Sights, sounds and smells! The Sealed Knot commemorates our history in a number of ways. We perform re-enactments in local communities based around […]

This is probably the funniest story of the English Civil War.  Picture this...an East Anglian village uses the war as an excuse to kidnap the neighbouring village's vicar. The neighbouring village militia turn up quite annoyed at this imposition to retrieve their vicar. Battle ensues ineffectually. Nobody dies except some poor fool who falls off […]

The Sealed Knot returns to Culcheth – bigger and better than before! Following the fantastic response to our first event in 2024, the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote once again will bring the sights, sounds and smells of the English Civil Wars to this close knit community in the rolling fields of Cheshire. Be transported back […]

Step into Civil War history with The Sealed Knot! Buy your tickets here! The Sealed Knot are back at the Castle for 2025 – this year with a 17th century battlefield brought to life! On Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July from 11am to 4pm, bring along the whole family to experience the past with the largest re-enactment […]

The Sealed Knot are back to bring you the sights and sounds of the English Civil Wars with the Siege of Ashby! Join Lord Greys regiment and the parliament army as they move to attack Ashby castle from Bath grounds. Find out if the Royalist army is successful in defending it. Step back in time […]

The Sealed Knot and Colonel John Pickerings Regiment take over Burghley House for the weekend! Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August Experience the sights, sounds, and skills of the English Civil War as Colonel John Pickering’s Regiment of Foote brings history to life at Burghley. This immersive Living History event showcases the crafts, trades, and […]

WORCESTER UNDER SIEGE - The faithful city in the English Civil War Book your tickets now A FULL DAY OF INTERACTIVE HISTORY FOR ALL THE FAMILY 24th & 25th OF AUGUST. Join the Sealed Knot as we explore what it was like to live, and fight, in Worcestershire in the English Civil War. Explore our […]

Newent Onion Fayre Dates: 13-14 September Location: High Street, Newent GL18 1AN From onion eating to parading pooches, the annual Newent Onion Fayre is an event like no other! The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote is proud to be a part of this revitalised traditional festival, celebrating the humble onion! Brining thousands to this quiet corner […]

About this event HOLLY HOLY DAY NANTWICH - an English Civil War conflict in Cheshire. A FULL DAY OF INTERACTIVE HISTORY FOR ALL THE FAMILY 24th JANUARY 2026. Join The Sealed Knot as we explore what it was like to live, and fight during the English Civil War as we return to the town of […]

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Book tickets Admission: £15 adults, £10 museum members/full time students/under 18s Location: Huntington Town Hall Colonel John Pickerings Regiment of foote, (and friends from other […]