On Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August, Old Wardour Castle in Wiltshire will provide the backdrop for the Siege of Wardour.
This is much more than a re-enactment of the battles themselves. During the weekend the Wardour Garrison local re-enactment group will provide a living history camp with displays weaving, cookery and surgery from the English civil war. There will also be plenty of family games in the grounds and other events for children throughout the event.
At 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday, there will be the dramatic live siege of Old Wardour Castle in which famous faces from the past will emerge from the history books including Lady Arundel who was forced to give up her home.
For more details about this fun packed family weekend, see the official web page.
Note: Members of English Heritage can get into Old Wardour Castle and 450 other English Hertitage owned attractions for free – click here for details of joining.
Other useful resources:
Hotels in Salisbury (near Old Wardour Castle)
Attractions around Salisbury
