Was a success!
Bosworth Battlefield brought the drama and excitement of a medieval battle to life in a spectacular re-enactment to mark the 525th anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of August 2010.
Hundreds of medieval re-enactors from The Wars of the Roses Federation will bring history to life as Kings, knights, archers and soldiers come face to face to recreate this decisive and bloody battle that saw the death of King Richard III and the birth of the all powerful Tudor Dynasty.
 | The spectacular two day event included a thrilling jousting tournament, where visitors cheered on their champion, and a mounted skill-at-arms display where knights and ladies showcased their sword skills and wowed the crowds. |  |
Visitors can stepped back in time and soaked up the sights, sounds and smells of medieval life in the atmospheric living history camp, where camp followers cooked on open fires and prepared for the big battle. A stroll down the medieval market, which was a great place to snap up a souvenir of the day with a wide variety of stalls selling medieval style crafts and re-enactment goods.
Families were entertained throughout the day with lots of games and activities, plus Knight School where young knights learnt the skills needed to become part of King Richard’s Army, including mini jousting and bill drills, as well as have fun with a host of traditional medieval games.
For those wanting to learn more about the Battle of Bosworth, the award-winning interactive exhibition offered free entry, and a host of free guided walks of the Bosworth Trail left from the battlefield courtyard throughout the day.
| For fans of Richard III, there was the chance to “Meet the King” at lunch with his Commanders and ask him any questions you may have about the impending battle.Visitors could also learn just how well protected a Knight would have been with a “dressing the knight” session in the battlefield courtyard, which explained the different layers of armour worn as well as looking at ladies’ fashions of the period. |  |
One of the highlights of the event was the majestic falconry displays that took place throughout the day, with the chance to get up close an personal with these beautiful birds and even have a go at handling them yourself.
The finale of the event was the dramatic re-enactment of the battle, where the clanking of armour and whistling of arrows rushing through the air combine with the blast of canon and the thumping of horses hooves to bring to life this pivotal moment in history.
Two Kings, one day, and the course of history changed forever.
We hope to see you all again next year.
