THE Medieval Experience: a Day in the Life of a Knight

Travel back in time to the Middle Ages and experience a day in the life of a Knight.
Entertaining & educational for the whole Family!

Make the pilgrimage to Hastings Ontario as we open the Blades of Glory Medieval Entertainment & Educational Park gates once again to local peasants & Nobles. Discover why we have been called the "Best School Trip Ever" by Teachers and Students alike for the past 20 years.

Hastings is the Origin of Knights. Travel back in Time and find out why.

Explore our park and go to the different hands-on historical presentations.

The Medieval Experience: a Day in the Life of a Knight

Learn and Touch:

- Steps in Becoming a Knight

- Ancient Armour

- Ancient Weapons

- Crime & Punishment, with Mistress Jayne

- Falconry by Gryphon

- Mythical Creatures

- Greatsword with Lady Elisabeth

- (Sections can be changed based on availability of the presenters)

Also some hands on activities:

- Axe Throwing

- Archery

- Spear Throwing

- Rapier Thrusting

- and our famous Dragon Cart Rides !

For adults and children

The day culminates with a Knight Tournament.

Armoured Combat Tournament Knights & Warriors compete to win the favour of being declared the Protector of the Realm by our Monarchs (2 lucky audience members).

Each section is 15 minutes long

Steps in Becoming a Knight , Learn how Knights are made, from their first job as a young boy to the pinnacle of the Dubbing Ceremony.

Ancient Armour follows the progression of armour from very basic leather armour to the 16th Century where Knights were wearing Plate armour.

Ancient Weapons shows various types of weapons, such as Spears, Swords, Axe Mace & Flails, Bows, and Polearms and describes how they were used and what they were used for. Find out what the Knight's favourite weapon was?

Falconry by Gryphon and his red-tailed hawk Valor. Gryphon talks about falconry through the ages and how it relates to Knights.

Crime and Punishment with Mistress Jayne . Our favourite executioner's assistant relays some of her most cherished torture and punishment devices. Volunteers are most welcome

Mythical Creatures . We talk about Mythical creatures throughout History, including how they came to be. Minotaur, Medusa, Pegasus

Greatsword Action by the Royal Guard Lady Elisabeth . Lady Elisabeth not only shows the benefits of the greatsword (and all its names throughout Europe) but also demonstrates how effective it was using it against a band of brigands as they try to kill the noble that she is sworn to protect - the Knight as a bodyguard.

Bring your family to our Medieval Park for a truly immersive experience. Dress up and Live History again!