Take a Journey to a Medieval Tournament
This Easter we’ll be taking you back to the 14th Century when The Plantagenet Medieval Society return to the Museum for three days of action, excitement and pageantry.
Explore the fascinating living history displays throughout the day - meeting the knights, ladies and squires of the medieval court.
Watch the arming of the knight and take part in some squire training.
See how medieval archers would go hunting then have a go at archery yourself!
Meet the Medieval warhorse as the knights demonstrate how horses were used in combat.
Witness the fully armoured knights as they display chivalry and courage during full contact combat demonstrations.
Listen to medieval musicians playing traditional reed instruments as they stroll around the Museum site.
Take part in some 14th Century dancing and become part of the medieval court.
Approximate Timings
11:00 - 12:00 Archery Hunting Display
12:30 Have a Go Archery (spaces limited)
12:00 - 13:00 Arming the Knight
13:00 - 13:35 Squire Training (spaces limited)
13:35 - 14:15 The Horse and Warfare Demonstration
14:15 - 15:00 Courtly Dancing
15:00 - 15:45 Medieval Combat Display
15:45 - 16:30 Show and Tell with the Knights, Ladies and Squires
Please note that all activities are subject to change and weather.
Book Tickets
Book your tickets now to join us in the medieval court this Easter.
This is a Premium admission day
Free entry for COAM Annual Members
Admission to the Medieval Festival also includes all of our fabulous Easter family activities.
Find the famous rabbits that are hiding in our historic buildings in our Easter trail.
Take part in some self-led Easter family activities.
Visit our newborn lambs and learn about our traditional lambing fold.
Event Information
Dogs on short leads are welcome but must not go inside residential buildings
Light lunches, drinks, cakes and snacks are available to purchase from our Skippings Barn
Sensory backpacks are available to borrow (subject to availability)
Mobility scooters are available to borrow (subject to availability - pre-booking is advised)
Lots of free parking
With 45 acres at your disposal, there is plenty to explore, including woodlands and an exciting adventure playground
Photography and filming may take place during this event for the Museum archives and publicity. These photographs and video footage may appear in promotional or educational materials including on our websites, social media pages, newsletters, or in newspapers and magazines. If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak to the photographer. For further details please email marketing@coam.org.uk
