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Published: Tuesday, 26 July 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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There was a time when life was harsh and dangerous, when the cry of battle was a familiar sound. Step back in time this summer at a history festival, where you can watch battle re-enactments, explore living history villages, try your hand at blacksmithing and even attend sword school! Whether you\u2019re watching a Sealed Knot re-enactment from behind a rope, or getting dressed up to join an immersive medieval family festival, you might just find your tribe at a historical event this year.<\/p>\n

Britain\u2019s best historical re-enactments and events in 2022<\/h2>\n

The Celts are Coming, The Scottish Crannog Centre, Perthshire 29 Jul \u2013 1 August<\/h3>\n
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Witness traditional Celtic crafts and partake in an Iron Age Olympics at The Scottish Crannog Centre, Perthshire\/ Credit: Scottish Crannog Centre<\/sub><\/div>\n

Join prehistory experts as they delve into the lives of the Celts over two action-packed days of stone carving, blacksmithing, metalworking, wood turning, spoon carving, creating beautiful natural dyes and coloured thread. Taste some prehistoric cooking while you\u2019re at it!<\/p>\n

More info<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Loxwood Joust immersive medieval festival, West Sussex, 6-7 and 13-14 August<\/h3>\n
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Loxwood Joust festival\/Credit: Loxwood Joust<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

This excellent medieval-style festival is the UK\u2019s only immersive family festival where you get to be part of the storyline. Hire your costumes at the door, or come in civvies and be treated to some very convincing live jousting, a large-scale battle re-enactment, workshops including blacksmithing and copper bowl making \u2013 and a host of actors to steer you through the day\u2019s events as they unfold. With music from Mediaeval Baebes and Trobar de Mort.<\/p>\n

More info and tickets<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Clash of the Romans, Chesters Roman Fort, Northumberland, 20-21 August<\/h3>\n
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The ruined Roman fort at Chesters, Hadrian\u2019s Wall, Northumberland\/Credit: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Witness Roman soldiers throw themselves into battle as they engage with their foes using their sword fighting, archery and spear-throwing skills. Explore the living history camp to get a taste of life as a Roman soldier in the empire. Little legionaries will get the chance to try on a soldier\u2019s armour and join in with battle drills.<\/p>\n

More info at English Heritage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bosworth Medieval Festival, Bosworth 20-21 August<\/h3>\n
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Richard III and Earl of Richmond at the Bosworth Battle\/Credit: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Relive the final battle in the \u2018War of the Roses\u2019 between the houses of Lancaster and York at this year\u2019s Bosworth Medieval Festival.<\/p>\n

Pirates!, <\/strong>Dartmouth Castle, Devon\u00a025-31 August\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<em>Join the crew at Dartmouth Castle in Devon and experience pirate life through storytelling and sea-faring activities\/Credit: Getty<\/em><\/sub><\/em><\/div>\n\n
Perched atop the rocky cliffs of South Devon sits Dartmouth Castle, standing\u00a0guard over the Dart Estuary. Throughout the summer the castle is opening its gates to offer\u00a0a host of maritime activities\u00a0and\u00a0pirate storytelling, bringing\u00a0Britain\u2019s sea-faring history to life.<\/div>\n

Herstmonceux Medieval Festival, Hailsham 27-29 August<\/h3>\n
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Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex\/Credit: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Set against the backdrop of the extraordinary Herstmonceux Castle, this medieval experience will give you the opportunity to try out 15th-century life, complete with music, falconry, puppetry, battles and dancing.<\/p>\n

Largs Viking Festival, Largs 27 August-4 September<\/h3>\n
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A Viking re-enactment in Largs begins with a torchlight procession just after sundown\/Credit: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Spend a few days living in either a 13th-century Viking village or a scots village at the Largs Viking Festival. The event will include a reenactment of the battle of Largs between the Norse king Haakon and Alexander III.<\/p>\n

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Gloucester History Festival, <\/strong>Gloucestershire\u00a03-18 September<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral\/Credit: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Step back in time to 910 and the Vikings\u2019 raid up the River Severn, celebrating the battles just as the raiders would have with games, wrestling and a strongman competition. For those in search of something a little more peaceful, there is a chance to get involved with period crafts, cooking and dyeing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n

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