THE BATTLE
The story has it there once was a Great and Powerful Lord who went off to fight for his King in far off lands. The people who lived on the lord's lands were taxed heavily to fund the lord's adventures. Unhappy with the taxes the people rebelled, overthrowing the lord's men and taking the lands for themselves. This very day the lord returned to find his men killed, his money taken and now he was facing an army of angry peasants. Who will be victorious? Will it be the lord and his knights who overthrow the rebellion? Or will it be the peasants who fight to keep their homes? Come and see how this story unfolds at the Battle For Black Cat!
FUN DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Come and enjoy a great day out for all the family. There is lots to see and do.
Why not have a go to see if you have what it takes to be a knight of old? Test your skills at archery and axe throwing!
Take a walk around our market and see what wears are for sale in the market stalls, from some of the best traders around!
Take a trip back in time. Step into the living history encampment and see how people would camp before battle, how they dressed, ate and how they lived!
Choose your champion as our knights face each other in single combat, hoping to be crowned Knights Champion, they fight for honour, for glory and the Queens Purse!
Watch as the archers take to the field, to see who is the most skilled, the most deadly with a bow. Even Robin Hood would be impressed. Watch as archers on horseback show their deadly skills. And the whole day is finished off with a battle. Watch as the Lord of black Cat and is army face off against the peasants rebellion. As two great army's clash of the field of battle who will be victorious?
And so much more, so come on down.
BATTLE FOR BLACK CAT
Tickets available now.
Adult tickets -£5
Child Tickets -£3.50
Under 5s Free
Saturday 31st August & Sunday 1st September 10am - 4pm
Black Cat Archery, Roves Farm Lane, Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG
CHILDRENS KNIGHTS SCHOOL
Back by popular demand we are pleased to be offering a FREE knight school for squires under the age of 16 at 11:30am and then again at 3pm at BCB24. It's free to enter and no need to book, all we ask is our knights in training have a sword, any sword will do. A toy sword, a foam sword, even a stick will do (just nothing sharp). We will teach our squires how to be knights of old and show you how to perform guards, strikes and blocks. If you don't have a sword we will have foam practice swords for sale on the gate as you come in (limited numbers available so buy early to avoid disappointment).
Join us at 11:30am and then again at 3pm in the archery arena on Saturday and Sunday and become a true knight of old.
JOIN OUR TRADERS TEAM
We have such a wonderful team of traders at our events and this year is no different. If you would like to join our team of traders and set up a stall, we would love to see you. We have such a wide array of crafts, food & drinks and so much more. If you would like to apply to be part of our trading team please apply using the button below.
Reenactors Applications
Are you part of a Re-enactment group or are you a individual reenactor? We would love you to join our re-enactment team.
Our event offers a friendly, relaxed environment where you can do what you do best.
We welcome all medieval era's and offer the ability for you to have dedicated arena slots, Battle Re-enactments, Living History Camps & Displays.
Free modern camping facilities are available on site as well as evening entertainment.
If you would like to apply to become part of our Re-enactment Team please apply using the button below.
We cant wait to see you.
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