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Jousting Returns To Carisbrooke Castle This Summer!

Jousting

Jousting will return to Carisbrooke Castle this summer!

English Heritage’s re-enactors are champing at the bit to get back to the “office” and bring history to life for thousands of people each year.

At Carisbrooke Castle, a cast of medieval characters will come together for two ‘Legendary Jousts’ from 3-5 and 17-19 August.

Castle visitors can experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four highly trained knights compete for honour and glory.

The fearless fighters and their magnificent horses will charge at each other at full speed in an unforgettable display of chivalry and sheer courage.

See lances shatter, feel the thunder of hooves and hear the roar of the crowd as the fully armoured knights compete on horseback to be crowned the victor. Choose your champion and cheer them on to victory – or console them in defeat.

Outside of the action of the tournament visitors will be immersed in medieval life in the encampment with merry music and performances, awe-inspiring fire shows from the castle jester, falconry displays, and the chance to learn about cookery and crafts from centuries ago.

Young would-be knights can have a go at hobby horse jousting in Carey’s Mansion and test their skill in sword school.

Alongside the Legendary Joust young visitors will also be able to enjoy a fun Summer Explorer Quest around the Castle grounds every day of the summer holidays. Follow the trail around the castle and track down the clues - crack them all to claim your adventurer's certificate.

Event details:

LEGENDARY JOUST

Carisbrooke Castle, nr Newport, Isle of Wight

Tuesday 3rd – Thursday 5th August, 10am – 5pm

Tuesday 17th – Thursday 19th August, 10am – 5pm

Admission:

£14.80 adult | £13.40 concession | £8.90 child | £23.70 family (1 adult) | £38.50 family (2 adults) 

English Heritage Members - £3.50 adult | £3.20 concession | £2.10 child | £5.60 family (1 adult) £9.10 family (2 adult)

Book tickets now for the Legendary Joust at Carisbrooke Castle, 3-5 and 17-19 August.

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/carisbrooke-joust-3-5-aug-2021/

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