Join us

We are an inclusive society made up of students, adults, families with children — we welcome members of all ages and backgrounds!

We can teach you combat with a variety of weapons, starting with sword and shield. While medieval re-enactment is a contact sport, training safely is key. We can provide safety kit and lend you authentic clothing for your first year of membership, as well as advise on where to buy gear or how to make your own.

Not interested in fighting? No problem. We also research and teach living history skills, bringing the crafts of the past into the 21st century. These include clothes making, authentic writing, embroidery, maille making, cooking, and leatherwork, to name a few.

We are a friendly bunch and often organise group social events both within our regional groups and as a society, including trips to the pub, cinema, and historical locations.

Want to join? Send an email to strongholdreenactment@gmail.com or message us via Facebook, and we will be able to give you more instructions on how to join. We can then arrange for you to attend one of our training sessions or your first show.