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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14 April 1332: Tournament Ban. Edward III issued an order to the Sheriffs of London and all other sheriffs throughout England to proclaim that no one, under pain of forfeiture, should "tourney, make jousts, seek adventures, or otherwise go armed" without the King's special license, while he prepared for his campaign against the Scots to ensure his knights remained focused and uninjured. This is recorded in the The Bridlington Chronicle (Gesta Edwardi Tertii), the King prepared for war in the spring of 1332 and forbade "frivolous" gatherings of armed men.Fortunately the king has been gracious enough not to ban any tournaments this year, here is where you can see us in tournament, as well a range of other activities including archery, dancing and living history!themcs.org/events/ … See MoreSee Less

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13 April 1314: Edward II's London football Ban This is the first recorded ban on football in English history. King Edward II issued a proclamation in London (written in French) at the request of local merchants who were tired of the "great noise" and "hustling over large foot balls." Forbidden "on pain of imprisonment," citing that "many evils may arise" from the game. From the original Anglo-Norman French text: "…pur ceo qe graunt noise est en la dite cite par ascunes rudes mutes de la gent de queux plusours maux purront avenir…" (Because of the great noise in the city caused by certain hustling over large footballs from which many evils might arise…)The History of Football (Radio Edit)www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p090gyy6 … See MoreSee Less

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13 April 1360: "Black Monday." During the Siege of Paris, a freak hailstorm and freezing cold killed an estimated 1,000 English soldiers and 6,000 horses. Edward III, believing it was a sign from God, immediately sought peace terms (leading to the Treaty of Brétigny). … See MoreSee Less

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An impressive commencement to our season at the picturesque venue, Margam Country Park. Despite the inclement weather conditions, the public attended to witness our Knights, Squires, Ladies and archers showcase 14th-century history. #margamcountrypark #medievalcombatsociety #reenactmentlife #medievalhistory #NeathPortTalbot #longbow #armour #melee #livinghistory … See MoreSee Less

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Only a couple more days till the start of our reenactment season, come and have a look at what we are about, ask questions, try your hands at archery, watch our Knights and Squires fight it out in our arena. All welcome, young and seasoned. 😁⚔️🏹⚔️ … See MoreSee Less

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