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 Sept- Experiences
- Beginner Experiences
- Armour Fitting Experience
Beginner Experiences
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.
From, per person€29.90
- Location
- Training ground, 32 Cannons Ln, Ongar CM5 0TG
- Minimum age
- 12+
- Experience level
- Everyone
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.
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