This August Bank Holiday weekend, The Sealed Knot comes to Catton Hall for a spectacular weekend of historical reenactment and entertainment. Let us take you back to the year of 1642 when our staunch Royalists are attacked by Parliament forces all in the name of democracy.  Cromwell has sacked the High Sherriff of Derbyshire due to his […]

Locking Moor Road, Weston-Super-Mare. BS24 8PP The event takes place on both Saturday and Sunday with Musket and Pike Drills taking place as Drums and Colours are flourished in the morning along with a Living History Camp where there will be demonstrations of both Civilian and Military life of the period. In the afternoon the […]

Falkland Palace is under attack! The Sealed Knot is the oldest re-enactment society in the UK and the single biggest re-enactment society in Europe - join us at Falkland Palace and Gardens as we take over the picturesque orchard. On 24 and 25 September from 11am to 5pm, enjoy living history displays and a living […]

The Sealed Knot returns to Little Kineton for the traditional end of its reenactment season and to mark the Battle of Edgehill. On Sunday, all are welcome at the brief wreath-laying ceremony at the battle monument on the B4086, with a skirmish reenactment at Kineton Sports & Social Club at Little Kineton. The Battle of Edgehill was […]

For over 40 years the faithful troops of The Sealed Knot have gathered in the historic town of Nantwich, Cheshire, to re-enact the bloody battle that took place almost 400 years ago and marked the end of the long and painful siege of the town. This year’s parade and battle will take place on Saturday […]

The March follow the route of the Parliamentary incursion under Fairfax and Cromwell that seized the town from Hopton's Royalists in 1646 and effectively signalled the end of the war in the West. Then fireworks, lots of fireworks. ;-)

For three days over Easter the Manor House will be brought to life by members of the Sealed Knot.  Meet and talk to the head of the household, the Scribe, watch the Cooks prepare and cook the food. Childrens games and activities of the 17thC and Maypole Dancing.   All within the grounds of this beautiful […]

A chance for people to see the Sealed Knot in action on the site of an Tudor Castle that rivalled in size to Hampton Court Palace.  Sadly only ruins now survive but there will be a Living History Camp around the ruins and a Skirmish between warring armies for you to enjoy. Bring the children, […]

Details: On 23 April 375 years ago, the governor of Hull, Sir John Hotham, refused to allow King Charles to enter the city and access the weapons stored in its walls. This small act of defiance heralded ten years of brutal civil war between the supports of the King and those of the English Parliament. […]