Bosworth Battlefield Easter Holiday’s Knight School

Children can travel back in time during the Easter Holidays at The Bosworth Heritage Centre’s Knight School with real hands-on training in the arts of knightly combat.
They will learn the skills and endurance that were needed to become a real Medieval knight and work through a program of interactive historical learning.
Activities will include marching to the top of Ambion Hill, weapons training, treasure hunt to find missing armoury, learning the art of falconry and even trying their hands at flying a bird.
There will also be educational talks on food, clothing, medicine and the tactics of medieval battle.
The one day programme will begin at 10.00am and finish at 4.00pm. It will be held on Wednesday 31st March, Wednesday 7th April and Thursday 15th April for girls and boys aged eight and over.
Young knights will be welcomed into the Les Routiers Army by Captain Mortimer who will teach them the skills needed to become one of King Richard III’s knights.
They will be put to the test to see if they have met their grade and will be presented with a certificate to commend their achievements.
Parents are more than welcome to stay on site and enjoy the picturesque historic battlefield country park, or can leave their children with the battlefield’s well experienced and trained staff for the day.
Tickets are on sale now for the Knight School and can be purchased from Bosworth Battlefield on 01455 290 429.
Places are limited so pre-booking is essential. They cost £20 including refreshments and parking. Children must bring their own packed lunch and wear protective footwear and waterproof coat. For more information on Knight School or other events please visit www.bosworthbattlefield.com