Beginner ExperiencesMedieval Armour Photo Session
Thirty minutes in a fitted mail or plate set with helmet and weapon, photographed by our team in the arena.
From, per person€19.90
Next: Wed 30 SeptBook an Experience
Choose a session, pick a date and time, add any extras and pay online. Every session is run by an instructor on our training ground in Ongar. Combat training and tournament entries are for adults (18+); armour photo sessions and spectator tickets are open to younger guests with an adult.
Beginner Experiences
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 Sept
Beginner ExperiencesArchery Taster Session
Forty-five minutes on the range: safety briefing, stance and draw, then shooting at 10 and 15 metres.
From, per person€34.90
Next: Tue 29 Sept
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
Beginner ExperiencesArmour Fitting Experience
Try mail, a brigandine and a plate harness in turn, learn how each is put on and what it is like to move in.
From, per person€29.90
Next: Wed 30 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 TrainingSword & Shield Training
Ninety minutes of one-handed sword with round and heater shields: binds, shield strikes and working the line.
From, per person€84.50
Next: Tue 29 Sept
Sword & Combat TrainingTwo-Handed Sword Workshop
Two hours with the great sword: distance, big cuts, half-swording and how to fight a longer, heavier weapon.
From, per person€94.90
Next: Thu 1 Oct
Sword & Combat TrainingAxe Fighting Fundamentals
Ninety minutes with the one-handed axe: hooks, close-quarter work, axe and shield, and safe controlled drills.
From, per person€79.95
Next: Wed 30 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 OctSword & 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 Sept
Armour ExperiencesFull Armour Combat Experience
Two hours training in plate harness: how to move, strike and grapple in armour, ending with supervised armoured exchanges.
From, per person€139.90
Next: Fri 2 OctPrivate 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 SeptPrivate TrainingPrivate Archery Coaching
Sixty minutes on the range with your own coach, working on form, consistency and distance.
From, per booking€109.90
Next: Tue 29 SeptPrivate TrainingPrivate Combat Coaching for 2
Ninety minutes for two people with one instructor, in the discipline of your choice.
From, per booking€189.50
Next: Tue 29 SeptPrivate TrainingAdvanced Weapon Coaching
Ninety minutes of technical coaching for experienced fencers, with sparring review.
From, per booking€149.90
Next: Wed 30 SeptGroup 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 ExperiencesMedieval Birthday Experience
Two and a half hours for up to eight adults with armour photos, weapons training, a melee and a toast at the long table.
From, per booking€449.90
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 OctGroup ExperiencesCorporate Medieval Team Challenge
A half-day team programme for up to twelve: skills stations, team tactics and a scored tournament. Larger groups on request.
From, per booking€1,249.50
Next: Tue 29 Sept
Events & TournamentsSpectator Pass
Entry to watch the Weekly Warriors' Contest or a Grand Melee day from the arena stands.
From, per person€15.90
Next: Sat 3 Oct
Events & TournamentsPremium Spectator Pass
Front-row seating, an armour try-on, a programme and a hot drink at the Weekly Warriors' Contest or Grand Melee.
From, per person€32.50
Next: Sat 3 OctEvents & TournamentsParticipant Tournament Entry
Fighter entry to the Weekly Warriors' Contest. Open to people who have completed our training or hold equivalent experience.
From, per person€69.90
Next: Sat 3 Oct
Events & TournamentsSeasonal Siege Experience
A full day at the Seasonal Siege: morning training, afternoon participation in the siege scenario as a foot soldier, lunch included.
From, per person€149.50
Next: Sat 7 NovPremium & 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 Sept
Premium & Private EventsPrivate Arena & Instructor Half-Day
Four hours of exclusive arena use with a lead instructor for up to eight people; programme agreed with you in advance.
From, per booking€1,249.00
Next: Tue 29 SeptPremium & Private EventsFull-Day Private Medieval Experience
Seven hours of exclusive use for up to ten: training, armour, archery, team battles, a medieval lunch and a closing tournament.
From, per booking€1,895.50
Next: Tue 29 SeptPremium & Private EventsMedieval Private Event Package
A hosted event for up to sixteen guests: demonstration bouts, guest participation stations, armour photos, catering and a host.
From, per booking€2,495.90
Next: Tue 29 SeptPremium & Private EventsGrand Private Medieval Day
Our largest private booking: a full day for up to twenty with four instructors, a photographer and videographer, armoured tournament and a feast.
From, per booking€2,950.00
Next: Tue 29 Sept