This August, the Sealed Knot in its 50th Anniversary year, will bring the sights and sounds of the English Civil War to the magnificent Claydon Estate, the ancesteral home of the Verney family, who were intimately connected with the war and exemplified the divisions it caused. On Sunday 26th and Monday 27th August this beautiful […]

The Sealed Knot is once again returning to Colchester, this time the venue is Castle Park so we look forward to seeing you there.  Come and witness 17thC life, drill displays and the inevitable Skirmish and get in touch with the history of the town during the period of the English Civil Wars. The siege […]

City of London Brigade will be entertaining the Public with Musket and Pike Drill displays and a small Living History Camp from 12.30pm until 6.30pm on Saturday and 12 noon until 3pm Sunday. This is a very small end of season event for the Brigade but you are very welcome to come and chat with […]

Why not join us for our very Special 50th Anniversary Parade and Service in St Mary's Church in honour of our founder Sir Peter Young. The Parade will start at approximately 10.30 and will end at the Church in time for the Service at 11am. After Lunch the Church will also be hosting Sealed Knot […]

Earl Rivers’ Regiment of the Sealed Knot will be recreating military and civilian life against the backdrop of this Elizabethan mansion on the outskirts of Newbury, Berkshire. Discover what life was like for those who had to take up arms against their fellow countrymen in the Civil Wars. Witness soldiers training to use swords, muskets […]

Basing House was one of the iconic sieges of the English Civil Wars. Basing was the home of the Marquis of Winchester, a supporter of King Charles I. Parliamentary forces made three attempts to take Basing House, with first two sieges being broken before it fell at the third attempt. This Easter Bank Holiday experience the […]

Colonel John Pickering’s Regiment of Foote take up residence this Easter at Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens. The first battle of English Civil War was fought just 4 miles away from the Gardens. This weekend Colonel John Pickering’s Regiment of Foote are back! Displays, drills and demonstrations throughout the weekend as this 17th century re-enactment group make […]

Two great reasons to go along to the Guildhall in Leicester on Sunday 28th April. There’s a talk focusing on the careers of two of Leicestershire's most prominent figures during the English Civil War Sir Arthur Haselrig and Thomas Grey, Thomas Grey, Lord Grey of Groby. And in the courtyard, you’ll be able to see […]

Wentworth Woodhouse is a Grade I listed stately home in South Yorkshire, with the longest façade of any country house in England. It stands in 87 acres of gardens and grounds and has extensive views over former parkland, including a deer park and lakes, which are vested in the Fitzwilliam Wentworth Amenity Trust. Historically it […]