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Knight and Viking School with Histrionics at Bodiam Castle

A fun-filled day for all the family as you learn what it takes to be a real knight or Viking!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us for a fun-filled day for the entire family as you discover what it takes to be a real knight or Viking!

Experience action-packed tournament duels, arming a knight and get involved with storytelling shows and armour handling throughout the day, as performers from Histrionics present this interactive, family-friendly event. Perfect for those aged 3+.

Dates: 21 August to 25 August

Times: 10.30am–4pm, drop-in throughout the day

Price: Free with normal admission

Timetable of events:

10.30am: Viking storytelling

11.00am: Arming the Dragon Knights

11.30am: Dragon Knights’ duel

12.30pm: Children’s battle in Berk

1.30pm: Viking training

2:00pm: Children’s battle in Berk

2.30pm: Arming the Dragon Knights

3.00pm: Dragon Knights’ duel

3.45pm: Viking storytelling

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

This activity takes by on the grass outside the castle bridge.

What to bring and wear

Please wear clothing appropriate to the weather.

Accessibility

There are gravel paths from visitor reception to the castle and around the moat. Elsewhere in the grounds there is uneven terrain.

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