Living History with Black Knight Historical
Living History with Black Knight Historical
24 June – 31 October 2021
Calling all history lovers! Join Black Knight Historical at Nottingham Castle from June for some fun, historical themed entertainment for all the family.
Meet Vikings and Early Medieval settlers, discover more about the War of the Roses and decide whose side you’ll take in the infamous English Civil War. Check out the full living history events programme below.
Medieval Grand Reopening: 24 – 28 June
Come and see many medieval characters brought to life, for your entertainment (and education). From monarchs to legendary outlaws, join in the storytelling and living history displays all day in the Castle ground near the bandstand.
Redcoats and Rebels: 3 – 4 July
Travel back in time to the period of the wars against Napoleon Bonaparte, and meet the brave redcoat soldiers in their camp, who fought for the Duke of Wellington in Spain, and at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Would YOU take the Kings Shilling? Musket firing and cannon included too…
But life here wasn’t easy, as the Luddites will tell you down by the bandstand, of their struggle to keep their jobs in an age of new technology, and their recourse to violence.
The Founding of Nottingham (Vikings & Anglo Saxons): 17 – 18 July
Travel back to the so-called Dark ages and be enlightened by the colourful locals who founded Nottingham in the 6th Century. Journey with us through to the Battle of Hastings, and meet local Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, and marvel at their craftsmanship and skills. There may be raiding or trading, and possibly a battle!
Tommies & Trenches WW1: 24 – 25 July
Come to 1914-18 with us and meet soldiers and airmen who fought for Britain in the Great War. Queen Mary will be present, along with her entourage and the Padre.
Local hero Albert Ball of the Royal Flying Corps will be in attendance, and powerful messages for and against the war will be told in the form of contemporary poetry from WW1 poets Sassoon, Owen, Brooke and Kipling.
Robin Hood Weekend: 7 – 8 August
He’s back! By popular demand our local hero and his trusty band of outlaws are back at the Castle to pit their wits against the evil Sheriff, his sidekick Guy of Gisburne and King John!
With archery, combat, cookery, music and storytelling, the grounds will be bustling
The Cousins War (War of the Roses): 14 – 15 August
One of our most popular events takes us back to the time of Knights in armour! Come and see live re-enactments of the conflict between cousins King Edward IV and Richard III.
With Falconry and magnificent birds of prey, archery, combat demonstration, period crafts, costumes and colourful encampments.
Civil War: Black Knight 21 – 22 August
The year is 1642, and King Charles I is at Nottingham Castle with his soldiery and supporters to Raise The Standard and mark the start of the English Civil War. The locals are not too happy though!
With a hundred re-enactors, encampments, cookery, soldiers, pikes, cannons, muskets and horses too, it’s set to be a spectacle to behold.
Home Front WWII Weekend: 25 – 26th September
Details TBC
Witches & Wizards 29 – 31 October
Details TBC
Access to these events are included in general admission to Nottingham Castle.