Sir John Savile’s Household are back at Hoghton Tower for two days of encampment, living history, demonstrations, drills and more!
The attendance of little knights in armour is encouraged!10.30am – The Encampment opens – Living history displays around the campsite will be taking place throughout the day.
11am – First Combat Demonstration – Archery & Guns, followed by “Have a go Archery”
12 noon – Lunch break, encampment remains open to view.
1pm – Mummers Style Play
2pm – Second Combat Demonstration – Bills & knights, leading on to kids bill drill.
3pm – Gunnery Demonstration
Admission fee: Adult £5.00 pp, Children £3.00pp, Under 5s free
Site Entry ticket includes gardens.
Tearoom open 11am – 4pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Gardens open 10:30am – 4pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Family Friendly House Tours available £7.50pp, pre book online with your site admission.
Afternoon Tea bookings available, pre book online with your site admission
If you are booking a house tour or an afternoon tea, please add your site admission to the basket first.
Important Information:
Dogs are not permitted anywhere on site on the 28th & 29th May 2022, this is due to loud noises omitted by the guns and other activity and for the welfare of the animal and the safety of those on site.
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VenueHoghton Tower
AddressHoghton, Nr Preston, Preston, Lancashire,
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