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SUMMARY:Deene Park Plundered
DESCRIPTION:About 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. \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/
LOCATION:Cheshire
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SUMMARY:Golcar Lily Day
DESCRIPTION:Golcar Lily Day is an annual celebration of local community groups\, including a great multi-period living history area. \nWe’ll be showing 1640s cookery\, medicine and traditional crafts throughout the day\, alongside a pike display in the main arena and also a march through the town. \n\n\n\nThis is a completley free event! \n\nThere will be other groups and activities happening throughout the day such as:\n\nOther re-enactment groups\, showing life through the ages.\nA dance troupe\nGolcar stories\nFood & Drink
URL:https://www.thesealedknot.org.uk/event/golcar-lily-day/
LOCATION:Golcar Lily Day\, Church Street\, Golcar\, Huddersfield\, West Yorkshire\, HD7 4PC
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SUMMARY:Marbury Merry Days
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy two fun-filled days full of excitement and traditional attractions at the Marbury Merry Days Country Fair! \nWhat’s on \n\nLiving History Camp\nSkirmishes with live musket and cannon fire\nModel aircraft flying display\nDog shows\nPipe band\nClassic car parade\nMorris dancers\n\nTickets \nAdults £7.50 \nUnder 16’s £1 \nFree parking \nOpening Times \n\n12.30pm – 5pm\n\nPlease visit the event website for further information: https://marburymerrydays.co.uk/
URL:https://www.thesealedknot.org.uk/event/marbury-merry-days/
LOCATION:Marbury\, Wrenbury Rd\, Marbury\, Cheshire\, SY13 4LS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260427T092604
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SUMMARY:Old Leigh Shanty Festival
DESCRIPTION:A wealth of Shanties & Folk Music in Old Leigh Town in Essex. \nA weekend with a score of shanty crews who will navigate their way to the atmospheric fishing village of Leigh on Sea to celebrate in the only way they know how singing songs of the sea. \nThis year the event will be joined by The Sealed Knot society\, showing what life was like for soldiers in the English Civil War. \nPerformance Times: \n\nSaturday:1.15pm. 2.45pm.\, 4.45pm\nSunday: 12.30pm\, 2.30pm\n\nAll day activities \n\nSee displays of ECW Weapons and Tactics.\nMeet our Soldiers face to face.\n\nThis is a FREE event \nMore details here > https://www.facebook.com/p/Old-Leigh-Shanty-10008966654341
URL:https://www.thesealedknot.org.uk/event/old-leigh-shanty-festival/
LOCATION:Old Leigh\, Victoria Wharf\, Leigh-on-Sea\, Essex\, SS9 2EN
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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. \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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