Upcoming events
West Stow Saxons
Stronghold is excited to return to West Stow to portray Norman forces clashing with the native Saxons.
Dates: 31/05/25 to 01/06/25
Location: West Stow, Suffolk
Tintern Abbey Ecclesiastical
The Chapter—Stronghold's ecclesiastical focussed special interest group—will be portraying aspects of monastic life, including: prayer, manuscript writing, and cooking.
Dates: 06/06/25 to 08/06/25
Location: Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, Wales
Melbourne Parish Church
Experience a martial and ecclesiastical portrayal of the year 1123. Watch warriors clash for honour in a thrilling tournament, let your children young squires take their first steps in chivalry at the 'knights school', and observe a knight preparing for battle in the arming display. Also, step inside the church to discover the role of faith and clergy in medieval life.
Dates: 14/06/25 to 14/06/25
Location: Church Square, Melbourne, Derby
Heritage Photography Day
Stronghold is excited to present a small slice of medieval life at yet another photography day hosted by 'Chappers Photography'.
Dates: 15/06/25 to 15/06/25
Location: Bishton Hall, Staffordshire
Valence House Multi-Period
Stronghold will be portraying a tourney between rebel barons celebrating their recent victory at the Battle of Lewes.
Dates: 25/07/25 to 27/07/25
Location: Valence House Museum, Daggenham, East London
Battle of Evesham
In 1265, the echoes of rebellion still resound across England. The Battle of Evesham marked a turning point in the Second Barons' War—a clash that pitted the forces loyal to King Henry III against the rebels led by Simon de Montfort. A favourite event of ours, Stronghold will be portraying some of the barons and retinues of de Montfort's forces in reenactments of both the Battle of Evesham and the Battle of Lewes.
Dates: 01/08/25 to 03/08/25
Location: Evesham, Worcestershire
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 re-enactment 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