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.

Entertaining

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

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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9 July 1386: The Battle of Vianden. During the internal struggles of the Holy Roman Empire and the Low Countries, English mercenaries and local forces clashed in this significant but often overlooked engagement that helped define the border territories between the growing power of Burgundy and France. … See MoreSee Less

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8 July 1338: The Burning of Portsmouth. A French naval force under Nicholas Béhuchet launched a surprise raid on Portsmouth. They burned the town and the harbor to the ground, a humiliating blow that forced Edward III to realize the vulnerability of the English coast during the early Hundred Years' War. … See MoreSee Less

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7 July 1307: Death of Edward I. (“Hammer of the Scots”) The King died at Burgh by Sands, within sight of the Scottish border he had tried so hard to conquer. His death marked the end of an era of strong, centralized English power and the beginning of the disastrous reign of his son, Edward II. open.spotify.com/episode/6XQhcy5RkBiN2KRl7bKHoGGone Medieval · Episode … See MoreSee Less

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7 July 1348: The Black Death was officially recorded as arriving in England, at Melcombe Regis (modern-day Weymouth) in England, beginning its devastating spread across the British Isles. The plague is thought to have arrived in England in June 1348 … See MoreSee Less

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7 July 1300 – Edward I besieges Caerlaverock Castle (Scotland); famous for the Caerlaverock Roll describing English knights. www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/caerlaverock-castle/history/The Caerlaverock poem: babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.32044081268203&seq=56www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1634140214523820 … See MoreSee Less

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