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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13 May 1373: The Treaty of London (Santarém). A precursor to the Windsor alliance, this military pact established that England and Portugal would defend each other against "all men that may live or die." … See MoreSee Less

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10 May 1307: The Battle of Loudoun Hill. Robert the Bruce won his first significant tactical victory over an English force led by Aymer de Valence. Bruce used the terrain to funnel the English cavalry into a narrow "bottleneck," a precursor to his tactics at Bannockburn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioFzXlimfHkwww.themcs.org/characters/Aymer%20de%20Valence.htm … See MoreSee Less

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Some amazing pictures from our time at Costessey fete and fayre thanks to Camerons capture for these pictures. … See MoreSee Less

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The MCS will be at Baldock annual fayre today. Located along the high street, come and say hi and talk to our knights and squires. … See MoreSee Less

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This weekend members from our society attended Costessey Fete and Fair at Norfolk Showground. The air was filled with the smell of pottage with thanks to our cook and our arena set up for our knights & squires to entertain the crowds. We also had a special guest come and say hello to us from the wonderful Evie’s Owls.Thank you to all that came to see The Medieval Combat Society & for cheering our fighters. #livinghistory #14thcenturyuk #NorfolkShowground #EviesOwls … See MoreSee Less

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