The Sealed Knot re-enactment society at Grimsthorpe Castle

For one weekend Grimsthorpe Castle welcomes The Sealed Knot, lead by Colonel John Pickering’s Regiment, as they recreate 17th century life during the English Civil War and invite you to a unique event that will show life in the period.

The Sealed Knot is the oldest re-enactment society in the UK and brings history to life by staging events which offer a chance to experience at first hand the horrors of a nation at war with itself, as well as providing a glimpse of everyday life in those days.

Meet King Charles I and his family as they visit Grimsthorpe and set up their royal household.  See the soldiers that guard them but be aware that the kings safety is not to be taken for granted as the forces of Parliament and Oliver Cromwell are not far away and conflict is guaranteed as the two armies clash in the grounds of Grimsthorpe.

Watch as the armies battle it out as Grimsthorpe is besieged by the Parliamentarians with cannon, musket and cavalry – Will the King survive?

In the surrounding camps, chat with the re-enactors demonstrating the skills, crafts and roles of the everyday people from the estate as well as the families of the Royalist and Parliamentarian troops following the armies.  Try the weapons and clothing and see if you have what it takes to become a solider and fight for the King or for Parliament.

Are you ready to see Grimsthorpe at war? Get up close and personal with your ancestors and dive into 17th Century life!

Included with a Park and Gardens ticket.