Step back in time

to a tournament from the 14th Century, recreating the thrilling combat between knights and squires. Be entertained as the lords and ladies dance, see how the traditional English longbow dominated the Hundred Years War. All set to a medieval reenactment of living history.

What we do

Archery Display

Archers show how they they shot the English longbow in victories such as Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt. See how accurate the yew longbow is and how quickly they can loose arrows at their enemies. A stunning display of archery to entertain all.

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A line of Archers of the Medieval Combat Society give a display of archery
Two knights in armour and bright heraldry battle each other in a knights tournament

Combat Tournament

In war these knights led the men at arms in battle, in peace they take part in tournaments to show their skills. Wearing armour and wielding a variety of weapons and shields. An amazing display of feats of arms of knights in battle.

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Dancing Display

The lords, ladies and good folk enjoy performing displays of medieval dance, showing the range of dances popular in the medieval period set to music used throughout medieval Europe.

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A medieval dance display to the public by the Medieval Combat Society
An archer from the Medieval combat society meets king Charles III

Who are the Medieval Combat Society

The society is run by the members for the members who have fun taking part in reenactment shows in the UK and further afield. Members come from all walks of life and enjoy different aspects from living history displays through to fighting with sword, axes and maces, or it may be the archery, dancing or banqueting.

Where to see us

We perform at a variety of venues, from castles, historic manor houses, battlefields to fetes, carnivals, schools, weddings, see below for events.

Events

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Displays

Archery, combat, dancing, Living history, have-a-go archery, set to a display of living history and medieval tents.

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Entertaining

More than just a display, we engage with the crowd to have them cheer for their favourite knight or boo the bad.

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Experience

We practice all the off season and have many years of experience in hundreds of bookings, and tailor each show to its setting.

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Medieval Archery

Beginner or experienced archer, you are welcome to shoot in the displays, plus our own fun events.

Fight as a Knight

Start the journey as a squire before working up to knighthood or as an experienced knight earn your spurs in the society.

Learn Medieval Dance

Members enjoy the medieval dancing and practice to ensure that they are ready for public displays. You can be a noble through to a peasant, the dances go through a variety of types, which everyone joins in the fun.

Living History

Have or want to learn a craft or simply want to enjoy the event, banquets and social company, then join us.

King Edward III escorts his wife Wueen Philippa of Hainault onto te tournament field

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20 March 1343: Thomas Beauchamp 11th Earl of Warwick (3rd Earl of in that incarnation of the family line) was appointed as a Marshal of England.For a further informations including historical details see the Medieval Combat Resources page:themcs.org/resources/Thomas Beauchamp history www.themcs.org/characters/Thomas%20Beauchamp%203rd%20earl.htmHis effigy is at St Mary Warwick St Mary Warwick, the tomb contains a large number of weepers in the costume of the daythemcs.org/churches/Warwick%20St%20Mary.htmlThomas Beauchamp is on the Hugh Hastings brass at Elsingwww.themcs.org/churches/Elsing%20St%20Mary%20the%20Virgin.html … See MoreSee Less

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On this day in history…,18 March 1314: Execution of Jacques de Molay. The last Grand Master of the Knights Templar was burned at the stake in Paris, on the Île des Juis in the Seine, just below the gardens of the King's palace on the Île de la Cité. Legend claims he cursed King Philip IV and Pope Clement V from the flamesLearn more about the Knights Templar:Knights Templar on themcs.org websitewww.themcs.org/history/Knights%20Templar/knights%20templar.htmMelvyn Bragg In Our Timewww.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001cpwt … See MoreSee Less

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17 March 1337 Edward of Woodstock, later called the Black Prince, received the first duchy granted in England, becoming Duke of Cornwall. Edward of Woodstock was never called the Black Prince in his lifetime, and it was in the 16th Century that the name ‘The Black Prince’ was first used.www.themcs.org/armour/knights/Canterbury%20Cathedral%20Edward%20of%20Woodstock%201376%2006.jpgwww.themcs.org/characters/Edward%20of%20Woodstock.htmListen to the Gone Medieval Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/2k2Zi2XYxOkXjB51Ph8EUy?si=mmqoJwMeTYCMG2X51AgsFA … See MoreSee Less

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