Summer Jousting Tournament at Blenheim Palace

Enjoy an exciting historical jousting tournament at Blenheim Palace from 19-21 August. Recreating the glorious jousting matches of Britain's past, knights will take to their noble steeds in a momentous display of bravery and skill. New for 2016 Saturday and Sunday a Jester and Juggler will be entertaining visitors in the Great Court too!

Expect a spectacular battle between the Knights of Arkley beneath the backdrop of Blenheim Palace on the South Lawn. Each jousting tournament will be staged twice daily over the weekend starting at 12-noon and 3pm.

Six knights will take to the stage in a joust between The Marquis de Lyons and the dastardly Black Knight. Watch skills-at-arms, medieval games, jousting and sword combat. There will be a chance for a lucky few to be shown how to use a pretend sword and try their hand against one of the squires.

The weekend will be packed with historic action and family friendly entertainment, from thrilling falconry displays to 'have-a-go' archery. Younger children will have the chance to become a dragon in the Dragons Tent and watch two special shows 'Alefreck the Brave' and 'The Smallest Dragon'.

After working up quite the appetite watching the battles and displays families can enjoy food, refreshments and tournament treats on the South Lawn along with a medieval stand with lots of historically themed goodies.

WHAT:            Summer Jousting Tournament at Blenheim Palace

WHEN:            19-21 August

WHY VISIT:    Knights on horseback, battles, falconry displays, archery and much more!

ADMISSION:  Park & Gardens ticket required: Adult £14.90. Chid £6.90

WEBSITE:       blenheimpalace.com

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For more information please contact Melodie Manners: melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07815 709548

General

• Blenheim Palace is a member of the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
• Blenheim Palace is a member of the Treasure Houses of England, 10 of the most magnificent palaces, stately homes and castles in England   www.treasurehouses.co.uk

Annual Pass

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