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Armour 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.

  • 45 minutes
  • 1–6 people
  • Everyone
  • 12+

From, per person€29.90

Location
Training ground, 32 Cannons Ln, Ongar CM5 0TG
Minimum age
12+
Experience level
Everyone
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About this experience

Forty-five minutes with the armour rack. An instructor dresses you in a mail hauberk, then a brigandine, then a partial plate harness, explaining the padding, straps and points that hold each together. You walk, crouch and swing a wooden sword in each so you can compare weight and mobility.

No contact or sparring. Open from age 12 with an adult present. Add the Professional Photo Pack if you want pictures.

What's included

  • Three armour styles fitted by an instructor
  • Padded gambeson and helmet
  • Wooden sword for movement drills

What to wear and bring

  • Long-sleeved top and trousers
  • Flat closed shoes

Safety

  • Non-combat session
  • Armour weighs 15–25 kg
  • Under-16s accompanied by an adult

Schedule

Wednesday to Sunday.

Meeting point

Meet at the training ground gate.

Cancellation

Free rescheduling up to 48 hours before the session.

Weather

Runs under cover in bad weather.