Berkeley Castle
Gloucestershire
GL13 9BQ
01453 810303

Knights’ Tournament

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Knights’ Tournament

May 25, 2025 @ 11:00 am - May 26, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

Step into the heart-pounding world of medieval combat with an action-packed Knights’ Tournament Weekend at Berkeley Castle! Witness four fully-armoured knights and their loyal squires clash in an epic batter for glory and honour. With a thrilling mix of choreographed and competitive fights, the drama unfolds as each knight vies for victory – because in this tournament, anyone can win!

Cheer on your favourite warrior as they score points in each round, building towards the grand finale: an explosive grand melee that will determine the ultimate champion of the day.

Throughout the tournament, a skilled Marshall and an entertaining compere will guide you through the action, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the excitement. Explore the immersive knights’ camp, where each knight has their own tent and is ready to meet fans, share stories, and reveal the secrets of medieval life.

It’s a day packed with adrenaline, drama, and unforgettable moments for the whole family—don’t miss this chance to experience history come to life!

Day schedule:

11am: Meet & Greet with the Knights

12pm: Archery Competition – Meet the knights and choose your team as our squires attempt to win the prize dagger by showing their prowess with the longbow! Will they impress their knights? Come see!

1pm: Sword Fighting – Clad head to toe in their armour our knights will challenge each other 1 vs 1 to find out the first scores of the day!

2:30pm: Battle of the Barriers & Crest Melee – Two rounds in one! First watch our knights try to score by striking a clean strike to their opponents head whilst being forced to stand their ground – a brutal spectacle not to be missed! And then,  watch how they compete to take the crest from their opponents head without losing their own in a no-holds barred pole hammer fight!

4pm: Grand Melee – The final round of the day see’s all of our knights and all of our squires head into the arena at the same time. Once you’re down you’re out.. who will be the last knight standing?

 

Sunday 25th & Monday 26th May. Book your tickets here.

Tournament tickets include entrance into the Castle & gardens.

Details

Start:
May 25, 2025 @ 11:00 am
End:
May 26, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
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Website:
https://berkeley-castle.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/64132?catID=61445&navItem=801933

Organiser

Jennifer Low
Phone
01453 810 303
Email
info@berkeley-castle.com
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Venue

Berkeley Castle
Canonbury Street
Berkeley, Gloucestershire GL13 9BN United Kingdom
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Phone
01453 810 303
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