Hedingham Castle
events : family days out in Essex, see jousting, archery and re-enactment battles
trebuchet



THE MEDIEVAL SIEGE SOCIETY

10.00am – Gates Open

11.00am - Peter Optical by the Tudor Bridge

11.15am – Falconry – Lakeside

12:15pm – Trebuchet Display – Battle Camp

1.15pm – Falconry – Lakeside

2.00pm – Men at Arms Display – Main Arena

3.30pm – Battle – Main Arena

5.00pm – Close

Available throughout the Day

“Have-A-Go Archery” with the Norfolk Longbowmen – Tudor Bridge

Peter Optical Jester and Story Teller

Living History Siege Camp – throughout the grounds

On special event days outside caterers provide a variety of refreshments. Ice creams, soft drinks and home-made cakes are served inside the keep.

No Dogs on Event Days Please

For all events enquiries please contact us

 

Events 2010
April
  • Medieval Battle - Easter Bank Holiday Sunday & Monday - 4th & 5th April 10am – 5pm
    Hedingham Castle under siege again, come along and witness a time of hand to hand combat, where medieval forces pit themselves against the mighty walls of Hedingham and its defending household. See the magnificent trebuchet, learn the role this weapon played in breaking down the defences. Wander through the living history camp lines and meet the fletcher keeping the army’s archers supplied and the cook preparing medieval fare.

    Admission:
    Adults £10.00
    Children £8.00
    Family Ticket £36.00

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