Medieval Jousting - Huzzah!
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Medieval Jousting Tournaments - Knights, Horses
[Image taken at Warwick Castle.]
Do try this at home
But perhaps not with real horses
Melissa & Doug Knight Costume Role Play Set
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Medieval Jousting at Wrest Park
St George's Day - Wrest Park
Medieval Jousting 1
Our first experience of medieval jousting was as Wrest Park, Bedfordshire at the St George's Day Celebration. We were expecting something pretty tame, but this was pure entertainment. Jousting sticks got broken, knights came off horses, the tournament had to be resolved through a fight with hand weapons.
Before the tournament we were encourage to buy 'favors' - flags and scarves in the color of the knight we were supporting and wave them in support of our knights. There was much cheering - 'Huzzah' is the appropriate term in medieval English. And much booing. Good stuff.
We also got the watch the story of St George and the Dragon which was superbly done. DS1 (aged 3) was able to retell the whole story to visitors a few days later.
St George and the Dragon at Wrest Park
St George and the Dragon
Saint George and the Dragon
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If you don't know the story, this is an excellent version.
Warwick Castle
Medieval Jousting 2
Great entertainment even in the rain. And we got to meet one of the knights afterwards. Great fun.
Medieval Jousting at Warwick Castle
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Playmobil Knights' Tournament Set - Dis
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Lulworth Castle
Medieval Jousting 3
Our third medieval jousting tournament was at Lulworth Castle. We watched both sessions of the day. In the first session the bad knight won (Boo. Hiss) and in the second session good prevailed (Huzzah). This tournament was brilliantly compered by 'Gwendoline' and very dramatic.In addition to the usual pre-tournament games we were treated to a knight riding two horses, known as 'Roman riding'. What's more, there was a 'Roman riding' race between the knight and one of the squires. Superbly done and very exciting. Excellent entertainment.
Roman Riding Race
A Knight's Tale
A Knight's Tale (Special Edition)
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This is a superb film with lots of jousting. It's not for children (nudity and mild swearing, nothing too extreme, but definitely not for preschoolers!). We fast forward through everything except the jousting tournaments for DS1 (aged nearly 4) and he loves it.
Let us know what you think
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Greekgeek
Dec 19, 2010 @ 2:06 am | delete
- I suspect jousting over there is a bit better than over here. Although it's actually the state sport of Maryland!
I have never jousted, but I have tilted. They hang up brass? rings, and you're supposed to catch them on your lance as you gallop by. I missed. :)
Jousting is a fun show, but some of the drills and exercises can still be done in earnest -- tilting, quintains, or whatever you call it when you "behead" sandbags on fence posts to simulate...uh...yeah. Anyway, watch out; your kids may grow up to be medieval reenactors.
Which is a really fun hobby and a way to meet interesting people and forge lifelong friendships. Huzzah! :)
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Tipi
Sep 14, 2010 @ 4:40 pm | delete
- I would love to see a joust in person, up close. Exciting sport, love the topic!
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oztoo
Sep 9, 2010 @ 5:08 pm | delete
- I have always loved this medieval stuff since I was little. I remember visiting Warwick castle but these medieival re-enactments were not popular back then. Thanks for sharing
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