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January 2010 February 2010 March 2010 April 2010 May 2010
Sunday 3rd January 2010 1pm to 3.30pm
Join the Rangers and local Falconers for a stroll through the countryside accompanied by free flying hawks, then marvel at the stoop of the falcon during a lure flying demonstration.
Pre-booking essential.
This event is now fully booked
Saturday 6th February
Come and meet Bosworth's resident Falconers and their birds. Try your hand at flying a Hawk or Owl and marvel at our Falcons.
The sessions are:- 11.15am to 12.00 noon, 1.15pm to 2.00pm and 2.15pm to 3.00pm.
Please ring 01455 290429 for further details.
All three sessions
Per session
Saturday 6th-February
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Departs 7.00pm from the courtyard
To book please ring 01455 290429
Sunday 7th-February 10.30am to 5.00pm
Aimed at semi-professional and camera club level, this workshop is run by experienced wildlife photographers. A unique opportunity to capture native birds of prey on film, both static and flying.
Pre-booking essential with photographer Craig Churchill on 07961908522 or email: info@craigchurchill.co.uk
£100 per day including coffee on arrival. (Lunch time break for refreshments - not included - café facilities available)
Saturday 13th-and Sunday 14th-February
Come and meet Bosworth's resident Falconers and their birds. Try your hand at flying a Hawk or Owl and marvel at our Falcons.
The sessions are:- 11.15am to 12.00 noon, 1.15pm to 2.00pm and 2.15pm to 3.00pm.
Please ring 01455 290429 for further details.
All three sessions
Per session
Tuesday 16th-February 10am till 4pm
Learn the skills needed to become a valiant Knight with bill drill and weapons training with Captain Mortimer in the morning, and falconry sessions in the afternoon.
Limited places so pre-booking is essential on 01455 290 429
8-12 years
£20 per child
Thursday 18th-February 10am till 4pm
Learn the skills needed to become a valiant Knight with bill drill and weapons training with Captain Mortimer in the morning, and falconry sessions in the afternoon.
Limited places so pre-booking is essential on 01455 290 429
8-12 years
£20 per child
County Hall, Leicester.
Saturday 20th-February 10.00 till 4.00pm
Leicestershire County Council and Battlefields Trust archaeologist Glenn Foard will be unveiling detailed results of the groundbreaking archaeological survey to locate the battlefield.
Saturday 20th-and Sunday 21st-February
Come and meet Bosworth's resident Falconers and their birds. Try your hand at flying a Hawk or Owl and marvel at our Falcons.
The sessions are:- 11.15am to 12.00 noon, 1.15pm to 2.00pm and 2.15pm to 3.00pm.
Please ring 01455 290429 for further details.
All three sessions
Per session
Sunday 21st-February
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Departs 11.00am from the courtyard
To book please ring 01455 290429
Saturday 27th-and Sunday 28th-February
Come and meet Bosworth's resident Falconers and their birds. Try your hand at flying a Hawk or Owl and marvel at our Falcons.
The sessions are:- 11.15am to 12.00 noon, 1.15pm to 2.00pm and 2.15pm to 3.00pm.
Please ring 01455 290429 for further details.
All three sessions
Per session
Saturday 6th-and Sunday 7th-March
Come and meet Bosworth's resident Falconers and their birds. Try your hand at flying a Hawk or Owl and marvel at our Falcons.
The sessions are:- 11.15am to 12.00 noon, 1.15pm to 2.00pm and 2.15pm to 3.00pm.
Please ring 01455 290429 for further details.
All three sessions
Per session
Sunday 7th-March
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Departs 11.00am from the courtyard
To book please ring 01455 290429
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th-March 2-4.30pm
Lifestudy with a difference. Our birds of prey will model for you allowing you to capture their beauty.
£10 per person (pre booking essential). Please ring 01455 290429.
Sunday 14th-March
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Departs 11.00am from the courtyard
To book please ring 01455 290429
Saturday 20th-and Sunday 21st-March
Come and meet Bosworth's resident Falconers and their birds. Try your hand at flying a Hawk or Owl and marvel at our Falcons.
The sessions are:- 11.15am to 12.00 noon, 1.15pm to 2.00pm and 2.15pm to 3.00pm.
Please ring 01455 290429 for further details.
All three sessions
Per session
Sunday 21st-March
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Departs 11.00am from the courtyard
To book please ring 01455 290429
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th March 1pm till 3pm
Helping you recognise the different raptors this session will include both static and flying demonstrations with take home handouts provided.
£4 per person
Sunday 21st-March
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Departs 11.00am from the courtyard
To book please ring 01455 290429
Wednesday 31st March 10am till 4pm
Learn the skills needed to become a valiant Knight with bill drill and weapons training with Captain Mortimer in the morning, and falconry sessions in the afternoon.
Limited places so pre-booking is essential on 01455 290 429
8-12 years
£20 per child
Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th and Monday 5th April 11am to 3.30pm
Soak up the sights, sounds, smells of medieval England as Captain Mortimer and Les Routiers de Rouen set up camp and showcase aspects of medieval life, including weapons, food and medicine.
Sunday 4th and Monday 5th April
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Departs 11.00am from the courtyard
To book please ring 01455 290429
Wednesday 7th April 10am till 4pm
Learn the skills needed to become a valiant Knight with bill drill and weapons training with Captain Mortimer in the morning, and falconry sessions in the afternoon.
Limited places so pre-booking is essential on 01455 290 429
8-12 years
£20 per child
Saturday 10th
April 1pm Free
Who will you cheer on for the ferret Grand National? Choose your favourite ferret and maybe you can lead it around the paddock or help it around the course? The more you clap, the faster they'll go!
Saturday 10th-and Sunday 11th-April
Come and meet Bosworth's resident Falconers and their birds. Try your hand at flying a Hawk or Owl and marvel at our Falcons.
The sessions are:- 11.15am to 12.00 noon, 1.15pm to 2.00pm and 2.15pm to 3.00pm.
Please ring 01455 290429 for further details.
All three sessions
Per session
Sunday 11th-April
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Departs 11.00am from the courtyard
To book please ring 01455 290429
Wednesday 14th April
Two sessions, 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4.30pm
A unique opportunity to capture native birds of prey on film, both static and flying
£25 per session - booking essential. 01455 290429
Thursday 15th April 10am till 4pm
Learn the skills needed to become a valiant Knight with bill drill and weapons training with Captain Mortimer in the morning, and falconry sessions in the afternoon.
Limited places so pre-booking is essential on 01455 290 429
8-12 years
£20 per child
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th April 11am to 3.30pm
Soak up the sights, sounds, smells of medieval England as Captain Mortimer and Les Routiers de Rouen set up camp and showcase aspects of medieval life, including weapons, food and medicine.
Sunday 18th-April
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Departs 11.00am from the courtyard
To book please ring 01455 290429
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th April Timed sessions throughout the day
Was Shakespeare a Falconer? You decide. To celebrate his birthday weekend we will look at some of the many Falconry references in his plays with an opportunity to meet and fly the types of bird he would have worked with.
Pre booking advised on 01455 290 429
Sunday 25th-April
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Departs 11.00am from the courtyard
To book please ring 01455 290429
Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd May 11am to 3.30pm
Meet the gruesome Barber Surgeon and hear stories of how a soldier's life was saved before anesthetic was event invented.
Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd May
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Departs 11.00am from the courtyard
To book please ring 01455 290429
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th May
Come and meet Bosworth's resident Falconers and their birds. Try your hand at flying a Hawk or Owl and marvel at our Falcons.
The sessions are:- 11.15am to 12.00 noon, 1.15pm to 2.00pm and 2.15pm to 3.00pm.
Please ring 01455 290429 for further details.
All three sessions
Per session
Sunday 9th May
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Departs 11.00am from the courtyard
To book please ring 01455 290429
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th May 11am to 3.30pm
Soak up the sights, sounds, smells of medieval England as Captain Mortimer and Les Routiers de Rouen set up camp and showcase aspects of medieval life, including weapons, food and medicine.
Sunday 16th May
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Departs 11.00am from the courtyard
To book please ring 01455 290429
Wednesday 19th-May
These one hour taster sessions into the art of falconry will involve hands-on experience with birds of prey, and are being run as part of Adult Learning Week.
One hour timed sessions throughout the day.
Saturday 23nd and Sunday 23rd May
Come and meet Bosworth's resident Falconers and their birds. Try your hand at flying a Hawk or Owl and marvel at our Falcons.
The sessions are:- 11.15am to 12.00 noon, 1.15pm to 2.00pm and 2.15pm to 3.00pm.
Please ring 01455 290429 for further details.
All three sessions
Per session
Sunday 23rd May
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Departs 11.00am from the courtyard
To book please ring 01455 290429
Sunday 30th and Monday 31st May 11am to 3.30pm
Join Captain Mortimer and the Les Routiers de Rouen Army for a day of medieval fun and games, with the chance to try your hand at a host of activities, as well as talks and demonstratons throughout the day.
Sunday 30th and Monday 31st May
A 2km guided walk exploring the Battle of Bosworth, the death of King Richard III and the unlikely victory of Henry Tudor.
Departs 11.00am from the courtyard
To book please ring 01455 290429
