Medieval Tournament at Tattershall Castle

Experience a thrilling medieval tournament at Tattershall Castle over the bank holiday weekend!

This May, be transported back in time, as Buckingham's Retinue reconstruct and re-enact late medieval and early tudor life in the grounds of Tattershall Castle, recreating the period known as 'The Wars of the Roses' (1455–1487).

Learn about important elements of late medieval and early tudor life, try your hand at archery, and enjoy the spectacle of fully dressed knights competing in a riveting melee tournament.

The Medieval Tournament returns over the August bank holiday with the Plantagenet Medieval Society.

Marvel at the pomp and pageantry of a knight's tournament, complete with medieval minstrels, dancing and hand-to-hand combat in the arena. Or even have a go with a bow, become a squire and meet the knight's themselves.

A range of refreshments will be available for you throughout the tournament at the National Trust café. 

Accessibility Notice: The re-enactment takes place in the grounds of Tattershall Castle, which contain loose gravel paths and uneven surfaces. Read the full accessibility statement on the National Trust website here.