Siege Of Bolsover Castle

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 […]

Milton Keynes Festival Of History

14-15 June   Step back through time with this multi-period Festival of History, held in the centre of Milton Keynes. This event was visited by thousands when it first ran […]

Cropredy Bridge 375

29-30 June Cropredy Bridge, nr Banbury. A weekend of commemoration and re-enactment of the Battle of Cropredy Bridge in 1644. Experience the whole village bringing this to life, with events […]

St Neot’s Living History Festival

In the early hours of 9th July 1648 the Royalist forces under the Earl of Holland are taken by surprise by troops commanded by Parliamentarian Colonel Scrope, having taken refuge […]

Battle Of Ledbury

13-14 July The date is 22nd April, 1645. The Parliamentary commander Sir Edward Massey, had not been in Ledbury even 24 hours with his combined force of 1500 infantry and cavalry, before […]

Kimbolton Country Fayre, Cambridgeshire

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 […]

Cheriton 375

Cheriton is one of the major battles of the English Civil War. 375 years on from the original battle, we'll be bringing the sight and sounds of the conflict to life. The viewing activities will centre on a series of re-enactments demonstrating the development of Warfare through the ages from medieval knights to American Civil […]

Thirlestane Castle Civil War Re-enactment Weekend

The Sealed Knot, is coming back to Thirlestane Castle We will be delving into what it was like in the 17th Century for both the military and ordinary people. Soldiers, muskets, pikes and drums in drill displays, life on the living history camp and a skirmish will be all part of the weekend. An education […]

Scampston Hall – The Big August Bank Holiday Battle

Location: Scampston Hall, Malton, YO17 8NG This August Bank Holiday the Sealed Knot are returning to Scampston Hall, following our highly popular event in 2017. This stunning estate will again echo to the sounds of an English Civil War battle, as we re-create the Battle of Marston Moor. Yorkshire is rich in Civil War history […]

Fernhurst Furnace Open Weekend

Fernhurst Furnace Open Weekend Fernhurst Furnace Iron Works and Gun Foundry. Fernhurst, West Sussex. Access to the site is opposite the first ‘T’ junction approx. 60m east along Vann Road from Lower Lodge Candles (not the red location marker shown on this map). Entry to the site is clearly signposted during the event Open: 10.30am […]

The Siege Of Crowland Abbey

The Siege of Crowland Abbey 14-15 September 2019 Crowland Abbey, 46 East St, Crowland, Peterborough. PE6 0EN   The Cittie of London Brigade and friends from The Sealed Knot will be back in Crowland Abbey to re-enact the SIEGE OF CROWLAND ABBEY in 1643 - a unique example of how local the Civil Wars were […]