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SUMMARY:Coleford Parade
DESCRIPTION:Battle of Coleford 1643 Memorial Parade \nThis is an annual event\, the first of which took place in February 2010 when a Commemorative Plaque presented by The Sealed Knot was unveiled in the Market Place. \nThe event commemorates the Battle of Coleford which took place on 20th February 1643 when a Royalist Army of 2\,000 soldiers\, including 500 cavalry\, arrived in the town which was defended by a Parliamentary militia consisting of local men who were responsible for defending local communities. \nThe Royalist Army had been commanded to lay siege to Gloucester but also to divert to Coleford to destroy the local militia that was commanded by Colonel John Berrow.  It has to be said that\, but for a handful of experienced officers\, the soldiers had seen little or no action in battle. \nEarly in the battle the Commanding Officer\, General Sir Richard Lawdley and his Second in Command\, Captain Burke were shot dead.  The Royalsit Army were left with few experienced leaders and the battle lasted approximately two hours during which the streets and lanes of Coleford were said to run with blood. \nEventually the local men escaped into the forest and the Royalist Army made their way to Highnam near Gloucester where they were destroyed by Waller’s cavalry some two weeks later. \nEvent Timings \nSaturday\, 21st February 2026:  At 11.00am soldiers will begin to muster in Mushet Walk ready to march off at approximately 11.25am. \nThe parade will be centred on the Market Place during which there will be tributes to the fallen and the reading of the poem “Battle of Coleford” written many years ago by the local poet Keith Morgan.  The poem will be read by local students. \nThere will follow a display of both pike and musket. \nMembers of the public will have an opportunity to speak with Sealed Knot members. \nAugust 2026 Event \nA large event is being organised for 8th / 9th August 2026\, sponsored by Coleford Town Council.  It will include a re-enactment of the battle in the town on the Saturday and a battle on Angus Buchanan VC Recreation Grounds on the Sunday where there will also be a living history village. \nThere is time to get involved\, learn some soldiering skill\, join up and take part in the August event.  Make yourself known at the Memorial Parade and you will be put in touch with local members.
URL:https://www.thesealedknot.org.uk/event/coleford-parade-2/
LOCATION:Coleford Market place\, The Market Place\, Coleford\, Gloucestershire\, GL16 8AW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Battle of Stow on the Wold 21st March 1646
DESCRIPTION:Battle of Stow on the Wold 21st March 1646 \nMemorial Parade and Service \n2026 is the 280th Anniversary of the Battle of Stow on the Wold\, which saw the defeat of the last Royalist field Army\, commanded by Sir Jacob Astley\, by Parliamentary forces under the Command of John Birch\, Thomas Morgan and Sir William Brereton. \nTo commemorate the occasion The Yeoman of the Knot in collaboration with the Stow Civic Society have organised a parade and service on Sat. 21st March 2026. \nThe parade will be through the town Square at Stow to St. Edwards Church where a Service will be held at the memorial stone in the churchyard\, after which we will move into the church to lay a wreath on the memorial to Captain Hastings Keyte\, a Royalist who fell at the battle. \nIn the afternoon there will be a Battlefield walk lead by the Battlefields Trust which people can join if they wish. The walk is free\, but the Trust ask that people make a donation if they can. \nBattlefields Trust Walk Information
URL:https://www.thesealedknot.org.uk/event/battle-of-stow-on-the-wold-21st-march-1646/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260403T234424
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SUMMARY:Cheriton Memorial
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URL:https://www.thesealedknot.org.uk/event/cheriton-memorial/
LOCATION:Cheriton
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234424
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SUMMARY:Pembroke Castle
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nThe close of the first stage of the Civil War had seen a Parliamentary victory and the arrest of King Charles I\, but shortly afterwards\, Pembroke’s Parliamentary troops\, instead declared for the King.  Oliver Cromwell arrived in Pembroke in 1648 with six thousand men to deal with the situation\, resulting in the Siege of Pembroke\, and sparking a new rebellion which would soon spread throughout Britain\, the Second Civil War. \nThe Sealed knot is the UK’s oldest re-enactment society and will offer demonstrations of life during the English Civil War\, an army camp\, weaponry and displays of arms. \nA full schedule will be displayed in the castle on the day. \nTicket prices: \nAdult (aged 16+) – £11.00 \nSeniors (aged 65+) – £10.00 \nChild (aged 3-15yrs) – £8.00 \nChild (Under 3) – Free \nRegistered Disabled – £8.00 \nCarer – Free \nOpening times: 9.30am-5.30pm
URL:https://www.thesealedknot.org.uk/event/pembroke-castle/
LOCATION:Pembroke Castle\, Westgate Hill\, Pembroke\, Pembrokeshire\, SA71 4LA\, Pembroke Castle\, Westgate Hill\, Pembroke\,\, Pembrokeshire\, SA71 4LA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
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SUMMARY:Deene Park
DESCRIPTION:Book your tickets now \nAbout this event \nDEENE PARK PLUNDERED  \n“A noble legacy shaken by the storm of Civil War in Northamptonshire” \nA FULL DAY OF INTERACTIVE HISTORY FOR ALL THE FAMILY 3rd & 4th OF MAY 2026. \nWE INVITE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO STEP BACK IN HISTORY WITH US \nWatch and experience first-hand\, the thrill and excitement of large musket volleys\, pike engagements\, with drums and colours and the full panoply of the 17th Century. Soldiers and civilians demonstrate life during this turbulent period of history. \nMembers of the Sealed Knot will create a reenactment of fictional encounters between elements of Parliamentary and local Royalist forces with the finale each day being a battle involving hundreds of seventeenth century soldiers with accompanying cannon fire and cavalry charges. \nOur Living History encampment and activities tent will be open throughout the day and will give a close-up portrayal of life in the 17th Century and allow interaction between the public and re-enactors to both entertain and educate. \nThe Society and event organisers will showcase Local and National Heritage in a dedicated Heritage Zone. Visitors can meet heritage organisations\, societies and visitor attractions\, showcasing the county’s rich diversity of history and heritage. Food and Drink will also be on public sale. \nLocation: Deene Park Estate\, Northamptonshire\,  \nPorter Lodge Entrance: NN17 3EG (off the A43) \nEvent Opening Times. \n11.30am – 5pm Sunday 3rd of May 2026 \n11.30am – 4.30pm Monday 4th of May 2026 \nPerformance Times \nOur arena and timetabled displays are all included in your ticket price. \nThe main battle starts at 2:30 pm. \nAll Day Activities \n“Making History in Action Accessible – bringing the past to life to aid and benefit the future”.  \n\nWatch pre battle drill displays of Civil War soldiers\, drums\, colours and calvary\nExplore Civilian life in our Living History camp.\nTake part in our ‘have a go’ activities.\nComplete our kid’s activity sheets and treasure hunts.\nVisit our Heritage Zone showcasing Local and National history and heritage.\nWitness the spectacle of our main battle.\n\nFood and Drink \nFood and drink vendors are available on site\, or feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy your lunch whilst immersed in history. \nTicket Prices \n£20 Per Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) \n£10 Per Individual Adult \n£5 Concessions (OAP’S and Children under 16 years of age) \nCarers and Children under 5 enter free. \nBook your tickets now \nPlease Note: Due to the nature of our displays\, loud noises from cannon and musket are a common occurrence\, please bear that in mind when looking to bring small children and dogs. We always advise bringing chairs for anyone who may have mobility issues\, and ear defenders for individuals with sensitivities to loud noise.
URL:https://www.thesealedknot.org.uk/event/deene-park-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
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SUMMARY:Colchester Living History Festival
DESCRIPTION:About this event \nSiege of Colchester (1648): Royalist commanders Sir George Lisle and Sir Charles Lucas led a determined defence of Colchester against Parliamentarian forces under Sir Thomas Fairfax\, but after a brutal siege the town fell\, sealing a decisive Parliamentarian victory in the English Civil War. \n \nA FULL DAY OF INTERACTIVE HISTORY FOR ALL THE FAMILY 24th & 25th OF MAY 2026. \nJoin The Sealed Knot as we explore what it was like to live\, and fight during the English Civil War. \nSpend the day exploring our Living history encampment and taking part in our activities and arena displays including the grand battle finale. \nWitness the spectacle of a battlefield complete with hundreds of infantry\, artillery and cavalry troops as the Parliament army attempts to take this Royalist stronghold. \nLocation: Alresford Hall\, Nr Colchester\, Essex Public entrance: CO7 8AP \nEvent Opening Times. \nSunday 24th of May 2026 10am – 4pm \nMonday 25th of May 2026 10am – 4pm \nPerformance Times \nTBC\n \nOur arena and timetabled displays are all included in your ticket price. \nAn opportunity to discover how the troops of a 17th century army worked as well as get involved and discover if you’ve got what it takes! Learn\, see and experience the sights and sounds of the English civil war as we bring history to life. The main battle starts at 2pm. \nAll Day Activities \nOur Living History camp and activities tent will be open all day for you to explore alongside the performance displays. Relive History and immerse yourself in the 17th century discovering facts about the past and what it meant for the people of England as civil war raged around them. \n\nSee displays of English Civil War weapons and tactics.\nGet up close with the horses and Calvery.\nExplore Civilian life in our Living History camp.\nTake part in our ‘have a go’ activities.\nComplete our kids activity sheets and treasure hunts.\nWatch a display of drums and colours.\nWitness the spectacle of our main battle.\n\nFood and Drink \nFood and drink vendors are available on site\, or feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy your lunch whilst immersed in history. \nTickets
URL:https://www.thesealedknot.org.uk/event/alresford-hall/
LOCATION:Alresford Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T234424
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SUMMARY:Tutbury
DESCRIPTION:The Siege of Tutbury! The Sealed Knot at Tutbury \n20th and 21st June Tutbury\, DE13 9HA \n\nAbout this event\n\nTHE SIEGE OF TUTBURY – The battles of the English Civil War to win middle England. \nINTERACTIVE HISTORY FOR ALL THE FAMILY 20th and 21st OF JUNE. \nJoin The Sealed Knot as we explore what it was like to live\, and fight during the English Civil War. \nSpend time exploring our Living history encampment\, observe the parade through the high street and \nwitness the spectacle of a battlefield with Musket\, Pike and artillery. \n \nLocation: Tutbury Charities Playing Field\, Staffordshire\, DE13 9HA \nEvent Opening Times. \n10am – 4pm Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of June 2026 \nPerformance Times \nOur Living History and battle display are all included in your ticket price. \nAn opportunity to discover how the troops of a 17th century army worked as well as get involved and discover if you’ve got what it takes! Learn\, see and experience the sights and sounds of the English civil war as we bring history to life. Check out our website for more information regarding performance timings: www.thesealedknot.org.uk. \nAll Day Activities \nA day of Interactive History For All The Family \nJoin the Sealed Knot as we explore what it was like to live\, and fight\, in Staffordshire in the 17th Century. Explore our Living history encampment and take part in our activities. Witness the spectacle of a 17th century battlefield brought to life\, complete with infantry and artillery as we re-create the siege of this important castle during the English Civil War. \n\nSee displays of ECW Weapons and Tactics.\nExplore Civilian life in our Living History camp.\nMeet our Soldiers face to face.\nWitness the spectacle of our main battle.\n\nTicket Prices \n£15 Per Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) \n£6 Per Individual Adult \n£3 Concessions (OAP’S and Children under 16 years of age) \nCarers and Children under 5 enter free. \nPlease Note: Due to the nature of our displays\, loud noises from cannon and musket are a common occurrence\, please bear that in mind when looking to bring small children and dogs.
URL:https://www.thesealedknot.org.uk/event/tutbury/
LOCATION:Tutbury\, Tutbury Charities\, Playing Field\, Tutbury\, DE13 9HA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260403T234424
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SUMMARY:Hartlebury Castle
DESCRIPTION:About this event \nHARTLEBURY CASTLE – an English Civil War conflict in Worcestershire. \nA FULL DAY OF INTERACTIVE HISTORY FOR ALL THE FAMILY 25th & 26th OF JULY 2026. \nOn the 380th anniversary of the fall of Hartlebury Castle to Parliamentarian forces\, join The Sealed Knot as we explore what it was like to live\, and fight during the English Civil War. \nSpend the day exploring our Living history encampment and taking part in our activities and arena displays including the grand battle finale. \nWitness the spectacle of a battlefield complete with hundreds of infantry\, artillery and cavalry troops as the Parliament forces attempt to take this Royalist stronghold. \nLocation: Hartlebury Castle\, Worcestershire. Public entrance: DY11 7XZ \nEvent Opening Times. \n11am-5pm Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of July 2026 \nPerformance Times \nOur arena and timetabled displays are all included in your ticket price. \nAn opportunity to discover how the troops of a 17th century army worked as well as get involved and discover if you’ve got what it takes! Learn\, see and experience the sights and sounds of the English civil war as we bring history to life. The main battle starts around 2pm. \nAll Day Activities \nOur Living History camp and activities tent will be open from 11am for you to explore alongside the performance displays. Relive History and immerse yourself in the 17th century discovering facts about the past and what it meant for the people of England as civil war raged around them. \n\nSee displays of English Civil War weapons and tactics.\nExplore Civilian life in our Living History camp.\nTake part in our ‘have a go’ activities.\nComplete our kids activity sheets and treasure hunts.\nMeet the Cavalry horses.\nWitness the spectacle of our main battle.\n\nFood and Drink \nHayley’s Kitchen café is available on site\, or feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy your lunch whilst immersed in history. \nTicket Prices \nTBC \nPlease Note: Due to the nature of our displays\, loud noises from canon and musket are a common occurrence\, please bear that in mind when looking to bring small children and dogs. We always advise bringing chairs for anyone who may have mobility issues\, and ear defenders for individuals with sensitivities to loud noise.
URL:https://www.thesealedknot.org.uk/event/hartlebury-castle-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260403T234424
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SUMMARY:Coleford
DESCRIPTION:Battle of Coleford 1643  –  an English Civil War conflict in the Forest of Dean\, Gloucestershire\nTwo quite different days portraying the events of 20th February 1643 when a Royalist Army\, raised around Raglan was en-route to lay siege to Gloucester but diverted to Coleford to destroy a Parliamentary militia regiment consisting of local men who were responsible for protecting communities in the Forest of Dean. \nOn Saturday\, 8th August 2026 there will be a portrayal of what happened\, where it actually happened  –  in and around the Market Place.  You will witness the conflict at close quarters but will be asked\, for your own safety\, to remain on the pavements and follow the directions of stewards and Sealed Knot members. \nOn Sunday\, 9th August 2026 there will be a battle re-enactment on the Angus Buchanan VC Trust recreational grounds on Victoria Road\, Coleford\, GL16 8QT.  There will be a living history encampment where you can experience life in the mid-17th Century and also arena displays involving pike\, musket and artillery. \nEvent Opening Times \nSaturday\, 8th August 2026   1.30pm to 4.00pm. \nSunday\, 9th August 2026     11.00am to 4.30pm \nEntrance Fee  \nThis event is free entrance. \nPerformance Times and Activities \nThe living history site will be open on the Sunday only\, prior to the battle\, from 11.00am. \nYou will have an opportunity to wander round the village and observe how an army on the march lived and perhaps take part in our ‘have a go’ activities.  You will experience the sights\, sounds and smells of 17th Century life at close hand.  The main battle will start at 2.00pm. \nFood and Drink \nThere will be no food traders on site so bring a picnic and make a day of it.  There are lots of shops\, restaurants\, take aways\, supermarkets and pubs within walking distance of the event site. \nWord of caution \nBattle re-enactments can be very noisy\, with canon and musketfire\, so keep this in mind with regard to small children and dogs.  We also suggest that you bring chairs for everyone\, particularly for those with mobility issues\, and ear defenders for those with sensitive hearing.
URL:https://www.thesealedknot.org.uk/event/coleford/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260403T234424
CREATED:20251124T102456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T134324Z
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SUMMARY:Great Tew
DESCRIPTION:About this event \nGREAT TEW – an English Civil War conflict in Oxfordshire. \nA FULL DAY OF INTERACTIVE HISTORY FOR ALL THE FAMILY 30th & 31st OF AUGUST 2026. \nJoin The Sealed Knot as we explore what it was like to live\, and fight during the English Civil War. \nSpend the day exploring our Living history encampment and taking part in our activities and arena displays including the grand battle finale. \nWitness the spectacle of a battlefield complete with hundreds of infantry\, artillery and cavalry troops as the Parliament army attempts to take this Royalist stronghold. \nLocation: Great Tew Park\, Oxfordshire. Public entrance: OX7 4AF \nEvent Opening Times. \nTBC Sunday 30th of August 2026 \nTBC Monday 31st of August 2026 \nPerformance Times \nOur arena and timetabled displays are all included in your ticket price. \nAn opportunity to discover how the troops of a 17th century army worked as well as get involved and discover if you’ve got what it takes! Learn\, see and experience the sights and sounds of the English civil war as we bring history to life. The main battle starts around 2pm. \nAll Day Activities \nOur Living History camp and activities tent will be open from 11.30am for you to explore alongside the performance displays. Relive History and immerse yourself in the 17th century discovering facts about the past and what it meant for the people of England as civil war raged around them. \n\nSee displays of English Civil War weapons and tactics.\nExplore Civilian life in our Living History camp.\nTake part in our ‘have a go’ activities.\nComplete our kids activity sheets and treasure hunts.\nWatch a display of drums and colours.\nWitness the spectacle of our main battle.\n\nFood and Drink \nFood and drink vendors are available on site\, or feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy your lunch whilst immersed in history. \nTicket Prices \n£20 Per Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) \n£10 Per Individual Adult \n£5 Concessions (OAP’S and Children under 16 years of age) \nCarers and Children under 5 enter free. \nPlease Note: Due to the nature of our displays\, loud noises from canon and musket are a common occurrence\, please bear that in mind when looking to bring small children and dogs. We always advise bringing chairs for anyone who may have mobility issues\, and ear defenders for individuals with sensitivities to loud noise.
URL:https://www.thesealedknot.org.uk/event/great-tew/
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