The Knights of Skirbeck in The Walks
The Walks, London Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1PE
Knights of Skirbeck are here to bring you a spectacular day of medieval military life.
10 am Call to arms. Time to enlist locals to the town militia. Encampment open for public show and tell (interactive displays of armour, weapons and talks on medieval life), opportunities to try on and take photos, also stocks for those who are misbehaving
11 am What would the town militia wear? A talk on the clothing of the period
12 pm Military rest and eat. Bring a family picnic
12.30 pm Activities restart
1 pm Death of a king. Weapons & how they were used
2.30 pm Dressing of the knight
3 pm Hand-to-hand combat in the arena
The Walks, London Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1PE