Jousting

Destrier was formed in 1996 by a group of re-enactors, historical enthusiasts and horse riders. Initially the team participated in battle displays to provide cavalry in these large-scale spectacles.Since then the group has expanded it's activities in numerous directions and has widened its remit considerably. Destrier will be displaying their superb horsemanship on both days with spectacular jousting and skill-at-arms demonstrations.

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Skirmishing

Pelican-in-her-Piety will challenge other groups in the combat arena, honing their skills with swords, axes, pikes and other fearsome weaponry

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Cannon

Rusty and his formidable band of gunners will be displaying and firing their amazing collection of medieval artillery, representing the development of the cannon throughout the Middle Ages

(warning - you may wish to cover your ears when the firing takes place!)

Minstrels

Strolling musicians, including Piper John, Gerald of Weston and many others will be recreating the sights and sounds of dancing and music from the middle-ages with authentic instruments and tunes.

In an exciting new development, singer James Findlay will be singing with Fingerz 'n' Fretz on the beer tent stage.

The early music duo A Merrie Noyse will perform strolling among the crowd and in the Pavilion tent throughout both days.

Storytelling

Dorset-born Derek Legg will regale audiences with his strange and amusing tales of knights and dragons, Lords and Ladies, and the magic of far-off times and far-away places

Living History

The Medieval Free Company will have their encampment on site and will give archery and cookery displays, bringing a real flavour of the 15th Century to the Winterborne Valley for the first time in 500 years.

Many other groups will join them to form a magnificent and colourful tented village in Came Park full of the sights, sounds and smells of the Middle Ages.

There will also be displays of archery as the various companies and households challenge each other in the tournament.

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Childrens Entertainment

There will be a junior have-a-go archery, among many other delights for young lords and ladies.

Fiery Jack the Jester will entertain the crowds with his humour and juggling skills.

The Maestro Leonardo will regularly entertain crowds with his unique blend of medieval magic and slapstic routines.

Medieval Market

At the Medieval market you can buy authentic goods such as jewellery, pottery, clothing, basketware and many other exclusive items of the period.

The Drunken Monk Tavern

Licensed Bar, with traditional real ales, including some locally brewed specialities, country wines, cider and mead.

A hearty good time will be had by all!

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Traditional Hog Roast

spit-roasted pig, done to a turn with fresh bread and sauces. Yum, verily, yum!