Today, we visited our local castle
We walked around the gardens
And saw a parade – this is Flora
And a battle re-enactment
I didn’t manage to get good photos of them because it was very crowded but you can see more on England’s Medieval Festival Facebook page
There was also dancing and archery and music and puppeteers and jesters and tents and birds of prey and, apparently, the largest medieval market in Europe (perhaps the only one?)
But the highlight of the day was the jousting!
And is the unicorn top finished?
Well, no – but not because I was at a Medieval Tournament!
After two weeks of trying for a flimsy as a Friday Finish, I’ve decided to make it a QAYG (encouraged by Nicky and Pat – thank you both for your helpful advice). I’ve almost finished quilting so now to get it all sewn together…
Wishing everyone a happy week,
Janine @ Rainbow Hare
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Susan Owenby
“our local castle” So cool! We don't have things like that here. We do have ren faires with cos-play and medieval skits. I think those folks would just about die for a castle (I would consider giving up a toe :) )
Looks like a great day!
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Emily's Mum
Looks like a fun day out.
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Benta AtSLIKstitches
that looks a great day out, i love the sun dial, they are always so beautiful
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Celtic Thistle
The perfect day out for a Bank Holiday Weekend. The jousting looks like a lot of fun.
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Vicki
Oh my lady…looks like fun was had by all!!
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Laura
That looks like a great day! :)
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Soma Acharya
Oh wow!! I would have loved to see an event like that! I am glad you are enjoying your time off.
-Soma
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Tammy
How exciting. So much history and culture in your country. And so much boringness here in good old South Carolina, USA
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Scrapatches
The QAYG is looking wonderful!
Thanks for the interesting visit to the castle. “Medieval Faires” are a big thing in my part of the USA in the fall. We went to one years ago with my then teenage daughter when she and a group of her friends wanted to go. People like to dress in costume. These do include “jousts.” No real castles to enjoy, though, on my side of the pond … :) Pat
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Cynthia@aquilterbynight
Wow, trying to imagine the phrase “our local castle” as part of my vocabulary! How wonderful!
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mammafairy
Lucky lady to have that as your local castle! I wondered at first if it was Leeds castle- silly me! it is down the road from there, in East Sussex! Lovely day out though!
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