Beginner ExperiencesIntroduction to Medieval Weapons
One hour handling sword, axe, mace, spear and shield with an instructor explaining how each was actually used.
From, per person€24.50
Next: Tue 29 SeptFrom the depths of history, a call to arms
- Rediscover the age of chivalry and steel
Sword, bow, axe and armour — taught properly, booked online.
Medieval Masters runs supervised medieval combat and archery sessions on our open-air training ground near Ongar, Essex. Choose an experience, pick a date and time, and book in a few minutes. No account needed.
Featured experiences
Beginner Experiences
Beginner ExperiencesSword Basics Taster
Sixty minutes learning stance, guards and safe cuts with a wooden longsword, ending with slow controlled pairs.
From, per person€39.50
Next: Tue 29 Sept
Sword & Combat TrainingLongsword Fundamentals
Ninety minutes on the two-handed longsword: guards, cuts, parries and your first free exchanges with steel trainers.
From, per person€74.90
Next: Tue 29 Sept
Sword & Combat TrainingMedieval Weapons Masterclass
A three-hour rotation through longsword, sword and shield, axe and spear with one instructor per weapon station.
From, per person€129.50
Next: Sat 3 Oct
Sword & Combat TrainingKnight for a Day
Half a day in armour: fitting, movement and weapon drills in harness, a tournament-style bout and a medieval lunch.
From, per person€189.90
Next: Sat 3 Oct
ArcheryMedieval Archery Session
Sixty or ninety minutes on the range with longbows and recurves: technique, distance work and a scored round.
From, per person€59.90
Next: Tue 29 SeptChoose your path
Sword & combatLongsword, sword & shield, axe and two-handed sword — from first taster to advanced coaching.
ArcheryWooden bows, real targets, patient coaching. The easiest way to start.
ArmourFeel the weight of real plate, and have your portrait taken in it.
Private trainingOne-to-one and two-person coaching with a single instructor.
Groups & eventsFriends, birthdays, stag parties and corporate days on a private arena.
How it works
Choose an experience
Browse by discipline, group size or budget. Every page lists age limits, what is included and what to wear.
Pick a date and options
Live availability shows open sessions and how many places are left. Add guests, extras or a gift message.
Book online
Guest checkout with card payment. Your places are held while you pay and confirmed the moment payment succeeds.
Arrive and train
Come 15 minutes early. Kit fitting, safety briefing, then the session itself — all supervised by an instructor.
Private & group experiences
Friends, birthdays, stag parties, corporate teams and fully private days with your own instructor and arena.
Private TrainingPrivate 1-to-1 Longsword Lesson
Sixty or ninety minutes alone with an instructor, built around what you want to work on.
From, per booking€119.50
Next: Tue 29 Sept
Group ExperiencesFriends Medieval Combat Session
Two private hours for up to six people: weapons intro, sword and shield drills and a supervised group melee.
From, per booking€299.50
Next: Tue 29 SeptGroup ExperiencesStag / Group Battle Experience
Three hours for up to ten: weapons training, armour for the stag, team battles and a tournament final.
From, per booking€649.50
Next: Fri 2 OctPremium & Private EventsPrivate Medieval Combat Experience
Three exclusive hours for up to four people with two instructors: armour, weapons of your choice and a private tournament.
From, per booking€749.90
Next: Tue 29 SeptEvents & tournaments
The Saturday Grand Melee, the midweek Warriors’ Contest and the quarterly Seasonal Siege. Spectator passes are open to everyone; participant entry requires our training certificate.
Why train with us
Historical technique
Our sessions are built on medieval martial arts sources, using replica weapons and armour, not stage-fighting choreography.
Instructor supervised
Every session is led by one of our instructors, with protective gear, blunted weapons and clear rules of engagement.
Countryside training ground
An open-air arena and archery hangar on Cannons Lane near Ongar — space to move, away from the city.
A community, not a one-off
Regulars progress through training to our internal certificate, which opens the door to the Saturday melee and tournaments.
Safety and what to expect
- Combat training, tournaments and full-armour sessions are for participants aged 18 and over; archery, armour photo sessions and most group activities admit younger participants with an adult — the exact minimum age is shown on every experience.
- Protective equipment and blunted training weapons are provided and must be worn as directed by the instructor.
- Sessions are physical. Tell us about injuries or medical conditions in the booking notes, and wear closed shoes and clothing you can move in.
- Outdoor sessions run in most weather. In unsafe conditions we move indoors, reschedule, or contact you — see our cancellation terms.
Gift an experience
Most experiences can be booked as a gift: choose a date with the recipient, or contact us to hold a place. Add their name and a personal message in the booking panel and it appears on the confirmation.
Where we are
32 Cannons Ln, La, Ongar CM5 0TG. Free parking on site; arrive 15 minutes before your session for kit fitting and the safety briefing.
Common questions
- Do I need experience?
- No. Taster and fundamentals sessions assume none; advanced coaching and tournament entry are labelled as such.
- When is payment taken?
- At checkout. Your places are held for 30 minutes while you pay and confirmed immediately on success.
- Can I reschedule?
- Yes, free of charge up to 48 hours before the start time — e-mail us with your booking reference.
- Can I book as a gift?
- Most experiences can be booked as a gift: add the recipient's name and a message in the booking panel.
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