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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]