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 in 2017. A big hit last time, Lord Robartes Regiment and other members of The Sealed Knot, will be here again, bringing to life the […]

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 and displays, walks and talks, living history camps and of course the Battle itself. Cropredy Bridge was a 'come-back' win for the Royalists, following a […]

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 in the town of St Neots. Hollands force were on the run having been heavily defeated at St Albans and were looking at regrouping and possibly […]

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 battle was joined. The royalists under the command of Prince Rupert of the Rhine, had turned on the march to confront the enemy after receiving […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

Battle of Edgehill 26-27 October 2019 Kineton Sports & Social Club, Bridge Street, Norton Grange, Little Kineton, CV35 0DP Opens: 12.00 mid-day Skirmish 2.30pm Our annual skirmish to commemorate the Battle of Edgehill (or the 'Kineton fight' as it was also known). This was the opening battle of the English Civil War in October 1642. […]