Huntingdon History Day
2018-06-30 | Pembrokeshire
Oliver Cromwell, love him or loathe him, that will be discussed when Pickerings Regiment of the Sealed Knot Society support the Huntingdon History Day.
From the Organising Officer:
‘Following the ransacking of the town by the vengeful Royalist Army retreating from its defeat at Naseby, a small Parliamentarian force is sent to pick up the pieces and hear petitions from the local population wanting explanation and possible compensation. The town’s own MP Oliver Cromwell had headed west with the Army of Parliament to engage the Kings forces around Bristol. Did he make a mistake and why did forsake his own?’

Do you have an opinion on Oliver Cromwell, then come along and discuss it with our Members but remember, Pickerings Regiment support the Parliament Army.

Marston Moor Parade
2018-07-01
Sunday July 1st 2018 The annual Marston Moor March.
Sir Thoma Glemham’s Regiment invite you to, ‘’The annual Arthur Starkie Marston Moor March’’.
The original battle of Marston Moor took place on the 2nd of July 1644 and this is an anniversary event to remember the fallen on both sides.
The Parade will begin from outside the ‘’ Boot n Shoe’’ in Tockwith at 2.30 and march to the obelisk on the battlefield where a short service will be held, this will end with a volley of musket and cannon fire. We shall then march on to Long Marston and end the march at the Village Hall.

Deene Park
2018-07-07
A small event hosted by Hoghton’s Regiment of Marquess of Newcastle’s Tertio. Deene Park is and excellent venue and this weekend we will be bringing to life the 17th century with a Living History encampment, a skirmish and various display of arms.
Open to members of the society to come along and join in the weekend although they must book in first with the regiment via email hoghtons@gmail.com
Fancy taking part? well why not complete our membership form and payment http://www.hoghtons.co.uk/membership/

Bolton School (Heritage Lottery Funded Event) 7th/8th July
2018-07-07 - 2018-07-08
Cannon will roar, pike will battle, and musketeers will fire as Parliamentarian and Royalist troops of the Sealed Knot society will descend on Bolton on 7th and 8th July for an exciting battle re-enactment weekend!
Over the weekend, Bolton School will play host to a large ‘living history’ camp where you can meet characters from the past, from surgeon to preacher, herbalist to leatherworker, as well as the soldiers defending Bolton – all ready to show what life was like during the English Civil War, when brother fought brother and father fought son.
The event forms part of a special project, run by local Sealed Knot regiment The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, to teach local children about their town’s part in the Civil War.

Kimbolton Country Fair
2018-07-08
Kimbolton Country Fayre
Sunday 8 July 2018
A uniquely English event with a combination of classic cars, Battle of Britain Flypast, stalls, tombolas, and all the trappings of a traditional fete – all set in the stunning grounds of Kimbolton School in Cambridgeshire. Lord Robartes’ Regiment (and friends) are once again a highlight of the day with a full turnout of 17th century living history trades and cameos as well as providing the opening and closing displays in the central arena.
To find out more about the event – Kimbolton Country Fayre
To find out more about Lord Robartes’ Regiment – website, Facebook

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Berwickshire
2018-07-28 - 2018-07-29
The Scots Brigade are coming, coming again to Thirelstane Castle over the weekend 28th/29th July. Formed initially in to compliment the Royalist and Parliamentarian armies of the Sealed Knot Society which is the largest re-enactment Society in the UK a registered educational charity, and the single biggest re-enactment society in Europe.
So what can you expect to see at Thirelstane Castle, during the weekend, Cannon will Roar, Pike will Engage, Drums will beat, Muskets will Volley and a Living History Camp will bring to life that period when Father fought Son, Brother fought Brother and the Country was in turmoil. Talk with the re-enactors, some of whom have travelled over 400 miles from West Sussex to take part at this prestigious venue, others live more locally, but their commitment to their hobby and the long term friendships that abound means they offer support at events when and where they can.

Naseby 373
2018-07-28 - 2018-07-29
The Sealed Knot are pleased to be returning to Naseby over the weekend 28th/29th July 2018. The Sealed Knot Society which is the largest re-enactment Society in the UK, a registered educational charity, and the single biggest re-enactment society in Europe, will be portraying the final actions of the Battle of 1645, and the battle will include infantry, artillery and cavalry.
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience a full Military Living History camp, drill with the soldiers of a seventeenth century army, there is a programme of talks on the period in the adjacent Village Hall where refreshments will also be available. Gates open at noon both days, with the daily battle beginning at 2pm. Sat Nav users please programme NN6 6DE and follow local signs to car park.

375th Anniversary Battle Of Bude
2018-07-28 - 2018-07-29
Sir Nicholas Slanning Hys Regiment of Foote will be camped on Bude Castle green on the Saturday and Sunday.

Depicting the Cornish Royalist forces prior to the advance out of the castle heading towards the village of Stratton.

The Troops with Drums and Colours will march out of the Castle on Saturday 11:00, over Nanny Moors Bridge. At the time of the Civil Wars this was a natural fording point over the River Neet. The night of the 14th of May 1643 a Royalist Advanced party engaged with the Parliamentary forces here in a brief skirmish securing the crossing point for the Royalist advance the next day.
The march will continue up onto Summerleeze Downs to stage an encounter and battle against the Parliamentary forces.

This is to commemorate a battle in the Civil Wars, The Battle for Stamford Hill, Stratton.

The Civil Wars of the mid seventeenth century were a reflection of a profound, constitutional, religious and social conflict which was expressed in a struggle for control between King and Parliament.
On 15 May 1643 a Parliamentarian army of 5,600 men, commanded by the Earl of Stamford, advanced into Cornwall and camped upon the flat summit of Stamford Hill close to the town of Stratton. The following day Sir Ralph Hopton, with a Royalist force barely 3,000 strong, oved to attack the formidable Parliamentary position.
The battle raged inconclusively for several hours until Parliamentarian resistance finally collapsed as a determined attack by converging Royalist columns drew near the summit of the hill. With casualties of 300 killed and 1,700 taken prisoner, almost half of Stamford’s army had been destroyed and the gateway to Devon was open to the Royalists. Hopton’s victory, gained by a force that was desperately short of food and ammunition, was a remarkable achievement.
The Living History Camp will be open to the public 11-16:00. On both days.
It is part of a wider Heritage Weekend and there will be other exhibitors and stalls on the Castle Green.
The military camp will be inhabited by officers, soldiers and camp followers.
Throughout the day, on the hour, we will be introducing the pike, musket, artillery and drums/colours. Saturday only for the march and battle.
There will be an opportunity for the public to “Have a Go” at these different arms, but not firing !!!

Ulverston, South Lake District
2018-08-04 - 2018-08-05
After a break of many years the Sealed Knot Society are delighted to be returning to this beautiful part of the country with a Battle both days and supported by a Living History Camp to include both Military and Civillian roles.
Cannon, Pike, Musket, Drums and Ensigns will mass for the battle and wll make a glorious spectacle, ideal for local photographers to capture and enjoy the challenge of composing an image that contains flames from musket fire. Local Rugby supporters will enjoy the challenge of a Pike engagement and the children will be astounded by the ‘live’ action.
A must for visitors to the area.

Pembroke Castle 4th/5th August
2018-08-04 - 2018-08-05
Once again Lord Saye & Seles are delighted to be returning to Pembroke Castle with a larger event to commemorate the Siege of Pembroke 1648. The event will be concentrated within the walls of the castle, with living history displays, cameos and a recreation of the siege on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

National Botanical Gardens, Llanarthney
2018-08-11 - 2018-08-12
Sir Henry Vaughnans have been invited to arrange an event at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales in Llanarthney. SA32 8HN
Come and enjoy walking round the Living history Camp watching the various demonstrations and chatting to our re-enactors. Meanwhile cameos will take place throughout the day, all pertaining to life in the 17thC.

At 1pm each day a historical costume talk will take place that will explain what was worn, how and why along with other snippets of social history of the era,

Leading up to the main Battle at 2pm, prebattle displays will take place which will give you an insight into what to expect during the Battle itself.

Claydon Estate, Sealed Knot 50th Anniversary Event
2018-08-26 - 2018-08-27
This August, the Sealed Knot in its 50th Anniversary year, will bring the sights and sounds of the English Civil War to the magnificent Claydon Estate, the ancesteral home of the Verney family, who were intimately connected with the war and exemplified the divisions it caused.
On Sunday 26th and Monday 27th August this beautiful estate will echo to the sounds of musket and cannon fire, the steady beat of drums the charge of Cavalry and the clash of pikes.
Set against the back-drop of the Estates’ beautiful gardens, courtyard and All Saints Church, a living history camp and displays will bring to life both military and civilian life in a period that shaped so much of how we live today.
Tickets are available on the day or can be booked in advance CLICK HERE. Entry includes the battle, displays and living history camp and access to Claydon Estate Gardens.
Claydon House is owned by the National Trust and there is an entry charge for non members.

Colchester Castle Park
2018-09-01 - 2018-09-02
The Sealed Knot is once again returning to Colchester, this time the venue is Castle Park so we look forward to seeing you there. Come and witness 17thC life, drill displays and the inevitable Skirmish and get in touch with the history of the town during the period of the English Civil Wars.
The siege of Colchester occurred in the summer of 1648 when the English Civil War reignited in several areas of Britain. Colchester found itself in the thick of the unrest when a Royalist army on its way through East Anglia to raise support for the King, was attacked by Lord-General Thomas Fairfax at the head of a Parliamentary force.

Three Conies, Thorpe Mandaville
2018-09-15 - 2018-09-16
City of London Brigade will be entertaining the Public with Musket and Pike Drill displays and a small Living History Camp from 12.30pm until 6.30pm on Saturday and 12 noon until 3pm Sunday.
This is a very small end of season event for the Brigade but you are very welcome to come and chat with the re-enactors who no doubt will tell you why they do this wonderful hobby.

Ripple - Special 50th Anniversary Parade And Service
2018-10-14
Why not join us for our very Special 50th Anniversary Parade and Service in St Mary’s Church in honour of our founder Sir Peter Young.
The Parade will start at approximately 10.30 and will end at the Church in time for the Service at 11am.
After Lunch the Church will also be hosting Sealed Knot Members who will be speaking on the life of our founder. Members of the Public are very welcome to join us.

Edgehill Skirmish And Parade
2018-10-20 - 2018-10-21

The Battle Of Nantwich
2019-01-26
Come and see our annual Holly Holy Day event in the old market town of Nantwich. Every year hundreds of re-enactors decend on the town to commerate the battle held in 1644. With various displays, parades all culminating in a large battle fought in the town on Mill Island this is an excellent day out.

Coleford Annual Parade
2019-02-23

A 17th Century Day Out At Shaw House, Newbury, Berkshire
2019-03-09
Earl Rivers’ Regiment of the Sealed Knot will be recreating military and civilian life against the backdrop of this Elizabethan mansion on the outskirts of Newbury, Berkshire.
Discover what life was like for those who had to take up arms against their fellow countrymen in the Civil Wars. Witness soldiers training to use swords, muskets and pikes and visit some of the tradesmen and civilians who accompanied the armies.
To really immerse yourself in the history, experience the living history demonstrations inside the house itself!
Shaw House – link

The Siege Of Basing House
2019-04-20 - 2019-04-22
Basing House was one of the iconic sieges of the English Civil Wars. Basing was the home of the Marquis of Winchester, a supporter of King Charles I. Parliamentary forces made three attempts to take Basing House, with first two sieges being broken before it fell at the third attempt.
This Easter Bank Holiday experience the second of our 375th anniversary Basing House events presented by Col Stephen Hawkins Regiment.
It’s late summer of 1644, following the ill-fated attack on Odiham the Basing garrison have been pursued by Colonel Richard Norton back to Basing House. The garrison now reduced to 175 men with little food and ammunition dangerously low. Norton’s men, mortars and heavy artillery are once again besieging Basing House. With powerful Parliamentary garrisons in Abingdon, Reading and Newbury and the Kings army in the west, Basing was unlikely to be rescued.
The only hope is Colonel Gage’s relief column sent from Oxford which will have to covertly make the journey to Basing and defeat Norton’s troops to resupply the Garrison so enabling them to hold out until rescue by the Kings armies.
Set against the evocative backdrop of the ruins of the House, our living history camp (open Saturday, Sunday, Monday) provides an ‘up-close’ experience of aspects of military and civilian life during this turbulent period in our nation’s history.
Then on Sunday and Monday at around 2.00pm experience the sight and sound of the battle to take Basing House!
Book tickets to see this event here.
Basing House – link

Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens
2019-04-21 - 2019-04-22
Colonel John Pickering’s Regiment of Foote take up residence this Easter at Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens.
The first battle of English Civil War was fought just 4 miles away from the Gardens. This weekend Colonel John Pickering’s Regiment of Foote are back!
Displays, drills and demonstrations throughout the weekend as this 17th century re-enactment group make camp in the grounds.
Wander among the Parliamentary troops and their followers as they prepare for battle at Curdworth Bridge, near Water Orton.
Get into conversation with those who cooked the meals and sewed the cloth…
Let your imagination float back 300 years through the sound and smell of muskets and camp fire smoke…
Garden entry fees apply.
Location – Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT
To find out more about visiting Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens here

Brothers In Arms - The Guildhall, Leicester
2019-04-28
Two great reasons to go along to the Guildhall in Leicester on Sunday 28th April.
There’s a talk focusing on the careers of two of Leicestershire’s most prominent figures during the English Civil War Sir Arthur Haselrig and Thomas Grey, Thomas Grey, Lord Grey of Groby.
And in the courtyard, you’ll be able to see some soldiers from Lord Thomas Grey’s Regiment of the Sealed Knot demonstrating some of the drills from the period.
To find out more check here

Wentworth Woodhouse
2019-05-05 - 2019-05-06
Wentworth Woodhouse is a Grade I listed stately home in South Yorkshire, with the longest façade of any country house in England. It stands in 87 acres of gardens and grounds and has extensive views over former parkland, including a deer park and lakes, which are vested in the Fitzwilliam Wentworth Amenity Trust.
Historically it is significant for a number of reasons; however, important to the Sealed Knot as it was the home of Charles I’s advisor and friend Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl Of Strafford, whose execution at the behest of Parliament was a major factor in the build up to the outbreak of the Civil Wars. It was in the House’s Yellow Bedroom that Thomas learnt of his fate. He was executed on Tower Hill in London in May 1641.
Take a more hands-on approach to history by seeing us in costume, asking questions and handle some of our weapons and equipment. Learn about cookery, clothes, education and seventeenth century politics alongside strategies and tactics.
Sunday 5 & Monday 6 May
10am-3pm (House open until 4pm)
Go to https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk and link through to the Events page for tickets
Address – Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, Rotherham, S62 7TQ
Go to https://www.newcastlesfoote.co.uk/ to find out more about the Sealed Knot Regiment hosting this event

Marbury Merry Days, Cheshire
2019-05-11 - 2019-05-12
Sir George Lisles Regiment of the Sealed Knot are making a welcome return to this traditional country fair, which has been running for 40 years.
We’ll be bringing to life the English Civil War period with drill displays, a skirmish and living history. Your opportunity to get up close and experience what military and civilian life was like during this turbulent period in our history.
Gates open at 12.30.
Location: SY13 4LN, Marbury
See the Marbury Merry Days website and Facebook page for details of what else is on and entry.
https://marburymerrydays.org/
https://www.facebook.com/MarburyMerryDays/

Middleton Hall
2019-05-11 - 2019-05-12
Once again the Royalist force of Sir Gilbert Hoghton’s Companie of Foote bring to life the 17 Century against the backdrop of this maginificent period building.
A Living History display will give visitors a chance to try on armour and clothing, watch our musket displays and sign up to fight the Companie at one of our many gatherings. So come along to this event and enjoy a day out exploring the Hall and grounds and learning a bit about our history.
www.hoghtons.co.uk

The Battle For Deene Park
2019-05-26 - 2019-05-27
This Spring Bank Holiday, the Sealed Knot will bring the sights and sounds of the English Civil Wars to Deene Park. The ancestral home of the Brudenell family was seized at the time by Parliamentary troops.
We’ll be creating the battle to seize Deene Park. This beautiful estate will echo to the sound of musket and cannon fire, the steady beat of the drums, the charge of cavalry and the clash of pike. Our Living History camp will bring to life both military and civilian life during the 17th century
Opens 12.00 mid-day.
The battle starts at around 2.00pm.
Entry (Sealed Knot Battle and Living History)
£5 per person for over 16’s
FREE for those aged 16 years and younger
Tickets available on the day or in advance (go to ‘event tickets’ on this website)
Adjacent to the Sealed Knot event site is Deene House and Gardens. There is an additional entry charge to visit these. Deene Park Gardens and Tea Room open 12-5pm, House opens at 2pm. Last admission to the House is 4pm.
Location: Deene Park, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3EW.
For more information on Deene Park please go to link

Pontefract Castle
2019-06-01 - 2019-06-02
During the Civil War, Pontefract Castle was the site of no less than three bitter sieges. At the start of the second war, John Morris, and a few of his supporters, snuck into the castle by pretending to bring in beds for the garrison. These Royalists then held the castle for nine months. However, when the King was executed they had to surrender and Morris was executed for treason.
This June, step back in time to the bloody 17th century, and find out what life was like during that turbulent, tumultuous time: brother against brother, neighbour against neighbour – and a castle under attack!
The Earl of Manchesters Regiment of Foote will bring the experience of being besieged vividly to life. Be amazed by their explosive gun displays, and marvel at the mighty siege engines.
This event is FREE, and there is no need to book. Just come along and join in the fun!
Think you’d make a fine Civil War soldier? Then you and your family can put yourselves to the test with our climbing wall – will you make it to the top?
Pontefract Castle – link

Upnor Castle - The Dutch Are Coming!
2019-06-08 - 2019-06-09
Relive the Dutch raid of 1647, when they sailed up the river to attach the English Fleet.
Experience and enjoy this full day of displays by The Sealed Knot in this Elizabethan artillery fort, set against the backdrop of a picturesque village.
Upnor Castle Upper Upnor, ME2 4 Rochester, Medway
General Admissions
Adult: £6.40
Concession/child: £4
Family: £16.80
English Heritage Members
Adult: £3.20
Concession/child: £2
Family: £8.40
For more information go to – www.visitmedway.org/whats-on/find-events/

Siege Of Bolsover Castle
2019-06-08 - 2019-06-09
It’s the Civil War and the Duke of Newcastle is nervously awaiting the Parliamentarian armies to arrive at the doorstep of his home at Bolsover Castle…
This June, we are re-enacting the dreaded 1644 siege of Bolsover Castle. See the soldiers prepare for battle as they sharpen their swords, prepare their muskets and fight for king and country. Hear the thunder of canons and experience a real piece of history as the two armies clashes.
For details on tickets and the full timetable please go to –https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/bolsover-siege-8-9-jun-2019/

St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School Summer Fair
2019-06-15
Learn more about life in the 17th century with this living history display from Sir Marmaduke Rawdon’s Regiment.
