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 line of Archers of the Medieval Combat Society give a display of archery

Two knights in armour and bright heraldry battle each other in a knights tournament

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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A medieval dance display to the public by the Medieval Combat Society

An archer from the Medieval combat society meets king Charles III

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.

Entertaining

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

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 Wueen Philippa of Hainault onto te tournament field

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24 July 1411 The Battle of Harlaw was the largest clan battle fought for the Earldom of Ross. famously remembered in Scottish history as "The Red Harlaw" due to its brutal, bloody toll. The two primary protagonists leading the opposing armies were Donald of Islay, Lord of the Isles, and Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany (who acted through his nephew, the Earl of Mar). Donald raised an army of roughly 6,000 to 10,000 Highland warriors to take the lands by force. Robert Stewart led a much smaller army. Bruce Fummery tells the story of the battle … See MoreSee Less

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24 July 1345: Death of Jacob van Artevelde. The Flemish leader and vital ally of Edward III was murdered by a mob in Ghent. His death was a massive blow to English interests, as he was the primary architect of the Anglo-Flemish economic alliance. Artevelde’s murder ended the "People’s" alliance in Flanders. … See MoreSee Less

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23 July 1319: The Siege of Berwick (Second Day). Edward II launched a massive assault on Berwick-upon-Tweed, which had been recaptured by the Scots. The English used a "Sow" (a covered siege engine), but the Scottish defenders under Walter the Steward managed to set it on fire. … See MoreSee Less

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22 July 1306: The Seizure of the Bruce Women. English forces captured the wife, daughter, and sisters of Robert the Bruce at the sanctuary of St Duthac. Edward I famously imprisoned the women in cages hung from the walls of Roxburgh and Berwick castles. … See MoreSee Less

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21 July 1403: The Battle of Shrewsbury At the 1403 Battle of Shrewsbury, 16-year-old Prince Henry (future Henry V) was seriously wounded when an arrow struck his face, lodging a "bodkin" arrowhead six inches deep into his skull beside his nose. He survived thanks to royal surgeon John Bradmore, who invented a specialized screw-tipped instrument to extract the arrowhead … See MoreSee Less

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