Events

Battle of Stow on the Wold 21st March 1646 Memorial Parade and Service 2026 is the 280th Anniversary of the Battle of Stow on the Wold, which saw the defeat […]

Join The Sealed Knot at Pembroke Castle for a Civil War re-enactment on the very ground that one of the most important battles of the war took place. The close […]

Travel through time at Leicester’s Old Town Festival Discover history brought to life as you journey from Roman Leicester to the world of Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Medieval England with far more along the way. A fascinating and free family day out where learning meets adventure. The one-day festival boasts something for all interests. Enjoy epic […]

Golcar Lily Day is an annual celebration of local community groups, including a great multi-period living history area. We’ll be showing 1640s cookery, medicine and traditional crafts throughout the day, alongside a pike display in the main arena and also a march through the town. This is a completley free event! There will be other […]

A wealth of Shanties & Folk Music in Old Leigh Town in Essex. A weekend with a score of shanty crews who will navigate their way to the atmospheric fishing village of Leigh on Sea to celebrate in the only way they know how singing songs of the sea. This year the event will be […]

The Siege of Tutbury! The Sealed Knot at Tutbury 20th and 21st June Tutbury, DE13 9HA About this event THE SIEGE OF TUTBURY – The battles of the English Civil War to win middle England. INTERACTIVE HISTORY FOR ALL THE FAMILY 20th and 21st OF JUNE. Join The Sealed Knot as we explore what it […]

Step into the 17th century 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 daily life of the mid-1640s, offering a fascinating journey into the past. Meet the soldiers who […]

Experience History Come Alive! The Sealed Knot steps back onto Suffolk soil to bring the English Civil War vividly to life. In the 17th century, Mildenhall stood under the powerful influence of the North family, staunch Royalists led by Sir Henry North, whose loyalty to the Crown set them at odds with the Parliament‑dominated stronghold […]

We are pleased to be supporting Harpenden Lions Club at their Harpenden Highland Gathering event! Prepare to be transported to the 1640s, a tumultuous era of Cavaliers and Roundheads, as we explore Parliament's historic struggle against the King during the English Civil War. You will witness a demonstration of the skill and bravery of Prince […]