Clash of Steel Comes to Clitheroe Castle During ‘Day of Knights’
Clitheroe Castle will resound to the clash of friendly steel when it hosts a ‘Day of Knights’ featuring top European martial arts group the Silver School of Arms.
The school, so-called because it follows the teachings of Elizabethan swordsman George Silver, uses an array of weaponry, including backswords, longswords, arming swords and rapiers, along with companion weapons, such as daggers, buckler shields and even cloaks.
The free family event on Sunday, August 23, will feature demonstrations of weapons handling and sword fighting between 11am and 3.30pm.
You will be able to meet the experts and learn more about the weapons, which are based on real examples, while the displays will feature historically accurate costume and moves.
Clitheroe Castle Museum Manager Claire Sutton said:
“This is a fantastic opportunity for families to witness the world of medieval combat in a historic setting, so come and join us for this fun and informative day for all.”
Although admission to the event is free, there is still an entry charge to the museum and children must be accompanied at all times.
The fun continues at Clitheroe Castle daily throughout August, when youngsters can take part in a host of activities:
- Every day – dinosaur hunt, dinosaur activity sheets and competitions to win museum goody bags (free), build and decorate a wooden dinosaur (£3)
- August 12 – make a medieval shield (£6)
- August 19 – design a medieval heraldic banner (£6)
- August 26 – make a keepsake book box with illuminated letters (£6)
Clitheroe Castle Museum is managed by Lancashire County Council’s Museum Service on behalf of Ribble Valley Borough Council.
Entry to the museum during the summer is £4.55 for adults and free if you are aged 18 or under.
Please note the Clitheroe Castle Museum and galleries are open as normal during refurbishment works at the castle keep.
Further details are available from Clitheroe Castle Museum on 01200 424568.