A UNESCO World Heritage Site less than two hours away from Bristol is hosting its annual jousting tournament next month. A weekend of medieval activities at Blenheim Palace over the early May bank holiday.
Set to be an 'action-packed battlefield', the event will take visitors back to medieval times and old English traditions. Visitors can expect knights, noble steeds, archery, falconry, living history performances and an array of other immersive experiences.
Home to the Dukes of Marlborough since 1705, the estate in Oxfordshire is set in more than 2,000 acres of landscaped parkland and is the birthplace of one of Britain's most famous leaders, Sir Winston Churchill.
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Tickets for the Jousting Tournament at Blenheim Palace are included within the Blenheim Annual or Privilege Pass, or a Park and Gardens, or Palace, Park and Gardens day ticket. Each day of the tournament will feature the following activities:
- All-day archery
- Jester workshops (11am to 2pm)
- Jester Shows (11.30am-2.30pm)
- Living History Medieval Camp in the Walled Garden all day
The event takes place from Saturday, May 4 to Monday, May 6. The main arena will host jousting (12pm and 3.30pm) with a birds of prey show at 1pm and 3pm. Blenheim Palace is inviting visitors to join its British Sign Language session on Sunday during the 3.30pm joust. No booking is required.
