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 row of archers loose their arrows at a target
Two armoured knights with bright heraldry battle each other

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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Two rows of dancers perform a dance display
King Charles III neets an archer of the Medieval Combat Society

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.

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Entertaining

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

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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 Queen Philippa

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12 March 1295: King Edward I’s forces reached the vicinity of Caernarfon during their campaign to recapture Caernarfon castle. During a rebellion the year before in 1294, led by Madog ap Llywelyn, the town and incomplete castle were captured and sacked.The Medieval Combat Society will be at Caernarfon castle 20-21 June 2026 cadw.gov.wales/medieval-merrimentInterested in visiting North Wales castles on a road trip? www.letsexploretheuk.com/north-wales-castles-road-trip/ … See MoreSee Less

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6 March 1340: Birth of John of Gaunt. Born in Ghent (hence "Gaunt"), he was the third surviving son of Edward III. He became the richest man in England and the progenitor of the House of Lancaster. open.spotify.com/episode/2dJ4nuItBSMonxm2DLeD5e?si=j0n2MU-HQB6MDHXrhwYqdw … See MoreSee Less

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