From Dice to Steel: The Real Weapons Behind Fantasy Gaming

Date: 22nd March 2026.

Location: Clitheroe Castle Museum, Castle Hill,
Castle Street,
Clitheroe,
Lancashire,
BB7 1BA

Cost: £5 per ticket. Booking essential.

Time: 14:30 - 16:00

Love medieval history? Passionate about tabletop wargaming or role‑playing adventures like Dungeons & Dragons? Then this is the event for you!

Join Académie Glorianna, specialists in historical European martial arts, for a captivating journey into the real medieval weapons and fighting techniques that inspire today’s fantasy games. Take a seat as the experts set out their medieval market stall. Discover how swords, shields and other weapons were truly used and see how fact meets fantasy.

A lively, informative and entertaining experience ideal for history fans, gamers and anyone with a curious mind.

Suitable for 13yrs+ Booking essential. £5 per ticket. Doors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start. Book your tickets online at LCC Events

Please note that there will be live filming and photography at this event. Any pictures or footage provided might be used by Academie Glorianna and Clitheroe Castle Museum for educational and promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be included, please contact clitheroecastlemuseum@lancashire.gov.uk

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Clitheroe Castle Museum is managed by Lancashire County Council's Museum Service on behalf of Ribble Valley Borough Council.