Timetable of events

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  • 10am: The event field opens at Eltham Palace and enjoy music from Sounds of Time.
  • 10.30am: Arms, armour and combat of the 15th century – hear about the armour, weapons and tactics used on the battlefields of medieval.
  • 11am: A school for fools! – join us as Tom Fool schools your children in the art of the court jester.
  • 11.30am: Arming the Knight – watch as our Knights get ready and prepare to do battle!
  • 12pm: Medieval falconry – watch the sport of Kings recreated in live displays of medieval falconry, visit the hawks and falcons at the Mews.
  • 12.45pm: The Legendary Joust – cheer on your champion in the first joust of the day followed by the opportunity to meet the knights and get your flags signed (located by the Retail Tent).
  • 1.30pm: Napple on the numbskull – our fool attempts to catch a flying apple! Stilts, heights, catapults and fire! What could possibly go wrong?
  • 2pm: Medieval archery – discover how soldiers used the fearsome medieval longbow and the miracle of Agincourt.
  • 2pm: Meet the instruments – a chance to listen to and learn about the weird and wonderful musical instruments of the Middle Ages with Sounds of Time.
  • 2.30pm: Medieval falconry – watch a thrilling recreation of the noble art of falconry and marvel at a cast of avian legends of the chase, as they dash across the castle skies in pursuit of their prey!
  • 3pm Tom Sharp (half)wit! show – Tom Fool shall bid to become the ultimate champion of our tournament without any practice!
  • 3.45pm: The Legendary Joust – cheer on your champion in the final joust of the day!
  • 4.30pm: Medieval music – finish your day with the sweet serenade of music from Sounds of Time.
  • 4.30pm: Last chance to meet the characters (the site closes at 5pm)

  Please note: 

  • There will be working animals on site, please ensure dogs are kept on a short lead and kept under close control at all times.
  • When visiting displays, please do not touch anything unless invited to do so by performers.
  • Please do not cross any tape barriers unless invited to do so by the performers.
  • There will be theatrical recreations of combat and drills from the period.