Events

Step back in time this May at Milton Keynes’ must-visit History Festival Looking for the best family-friendly events in Milton Keynes this May? Experience nearly 2,000 years of living history in […]

A wealth of Shanties & Folk Music in Old Leigh Town in Essex. A weekend with a score of shanty crews who will navigate their way to the atmospheric fishing […]

Come along to experience living in the 1640’s. Find out how Royalists at Bolling Hall planned to ransack Parliamentarian Bradford. See how they lived, what they ate, how they made […]

Step back in time and experience history brought vividly to life with the renowned Sealed Knot — the UK’s oldest re-enactment society.Set against the beautiful backdrop of Hinton Ampner, explore […]

Experience the sights, sounds, and skills of the English Civil War as Colonel John Pickering’s Regiment of Foote brings history to life at Burghley. This immersive Living History event showcases the crafts, trades, and daily life of the mid-1640s, offering a fascinating journey into the past. Meet the soldiers who fought on the side of […]

Join the us 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 […]

Visitors can look forward to an impressive Battle of Britain Exhibition, featuring a full-size replica Spitfire, alongside a thrilling flypast of vintage fighter aircraft.  History enthusiasts will enjoy watching The Sealed Knot re-enact the English Civil War Defence of Bridgwater, while military displays across the site will include a range of historic military vehicles and a fascinating WWII […]

The Sealed Knot brings history to life, offering a chance to experience first-hand the horrors of a nation at war with itself, as well as providing a glimpse of everyday life in those days. Take a more hands-on approach to history by seeing us in costume, being able to ask us questions and handle some […]

Experience History Come Alive! The Sealed Knot steps back onto Suffolk soil to bring the English Civil War vividly to life. In the 17th century, Mildenhall stood under the powerful influence of the North family, staunch Royalists led by Sir Henry North, whose loyalty to the Crown set them at odds with the Parliament‑dominated stronghold […]

We are pleased to be supporting Harpenden Lions Club at their Harpenden Highland Gathering event! Prepare to be transported to the 1640s, a tumultuous era of Cavaliers and Roundheads, as we explore Parliament's historic struggle against the King during the English Civil War. You will witness a demonstration of the skill and bravery of Prince […]

Denbigh castle has a long and varied history and paid and significant role as a Royalist stronghold. The weekend will depict the castle under siege with soldiers camp, cannon, and displays of musket and pike. sword fights and interactive demonstrations through out the day. Timings 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday Ticket Adult: £6.40 Student […]