Upcoming events
England's Medieval Festival
Stronghold will be hosting a martial tournament celebrating King John's coronation in 1199.
Dates: 23/08/25 to 25/08/25
Location: The King's Grove, East Sussex
Battle of Crogen
It is 1165, and the mighty Henry II is gathering his forces, ready to expand his enormous empire even further. Thinking to annihilate all Welsh, he leaves Oswestry and marches west into Wales. Stronghold will be portraying the encampment and forces of Henry II at the Battle of Crogen.
Dates: 06/09/25 to 07/09/25
Location: Chirk Castle, Wrexham, Wales
Battle of Hastings
The last and biggest show of our reenactment calendar! Follow in the footsteps of the armies of William the Conqueror and King Harold as they clashed in 1066, and see how the Normans overcame the Saxons to seize the kingdom and change history forever. Stronghold will be portraying the forces of Duke William as they fight for the English throne. There will be a large encampment filled with historical crafts, and of course, the opportunity to witness Norman weaponry in action at a reenactment of the most momentous battle in English history.
Dates: 11/10/25 to 12/10/25
Location: Battle Abbey, Battle, Hastings