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Legendary Summer Knights 2025

Experience the thrill at one of our historical events taking place across the country this summer.

Witness live-action jousts and gallant medieval knights battle it out to be crowned champion. See what life was like at the medieval encampment where you could even catch a falconry display or learn a historical skill. It's a summer of legends with something for everyone at our historic places around the country.

Two knights on horseback clash at a joust, their lances splintering in the air

Medieval tournaments were the ultimate test of a knight’s skill, strength and courage. Nothing has changed! Witness the live action as gallant medieval knights battle it out to be crowned champion.

Or experience the spectacle as four knights compete for glory in a grand medieval joust. See lances shatter, hear hooves thunder and crowds cheer.

Discover all things medieval in the living encampment, get up to medieval mischief and watch spectacular falconry displays.

Find an event near you

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It's play time

Fun and games are in full flow at sites across the country this summer, with activities for all the family to join in the fun. From mini golf and den building to archery and even taking on your very own Taskmaster challenges, its an all-action adventure throughout the holidays.

Check out what else is happening this summer
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Come play at English Heritage – membership now 25% off

Enjoy unlimited playtime at over 400 incredible sites plus kids go free with all memberships. And members' kids eat free this summer too. Use the code SUMMER25 at the checkout for 25% off annual memberships. 

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The English Heritage Podcast

Episode 264 - Ask the experts: medieval knights and jousts

We’re joined by English Heritage curator of collections and interiors Dickon Whitewood and jouster, author and scholar of arms and armour Tobias Capwell to answer all the questions we received about medieval knights and jousts from English Heritage members and followers on our social media accounts.

Join us to discover the rules of a joust, what a frog-mouth helmet is, the weight of a suit of armour, the practicalities of going to the toilet while wearing one and much more.

Listen to our podcast episode on knights and jousts

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