23 AUGUST 2025
What a way to spend a day over the bank holiday weekend, watching four famous Knights enter battle for the legendary joust at Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire.
It was an exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as the four gallant medieval knights, The Wyvern, The Wildman, Sir Lancelot and Jason of the Argonauts, battled it out to be crowned champion.
BOLSOVER CASTLE, THE MOST REPORTED HAUNTED CASTLE ENGLISH HERITAGE
THE HERO OF MANY BATTLES, SIR LANCELOT ON HIS FEARLESS WAR HORSE GRINGOLET
The Jousting event is an exhilarating demonstration of skill, speed and courage. We watched in awe as four riders charged at each other with the lances outright while mounted on horseback in the grounds of this spectacular castle, all to secure the support of the crowds and ultimately become victorious.
Oscar loved watching these iron men on horseback fighting, and quickly wanted a sword and shield of his own so he could go off fighting with his new found friends.
LET BATTLE COMMENCE
We were entertained as lances clashed against the glistening armour of the brave Knights, we felt the thunder of hooves and heard the roar of the crowd, as the lances shattered, the knights reputations were won and lost.
In the 15th century medieval tournaments were the ultimate test of a knight’s skill, strength and courage and today nothing has changed. Game on!
THE WILDMAN
THE WYVERN VIVTORIOUS IN HIS FIRST BOUT
SIR LANCELOT DEFEATING THE WYVERN
SIR LANCELOT FINAL VICTORY RIDE AS HE WAVES TO THE ROARING CROWDS AFTER DEFEATING THE OTHER OPPONENTS
We were supporting Sir Lancelot, and according to my recollection in my school history lessons, he was considered the best, most skilled knight in King Arthur's Court.
THE LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT
Its time to immerse yourself in the lives of those living in the medieval period, and see how they lived day to day life in the 15th century.
THE ENCAMPMENT AREA
CHILDREN’S KNIGHT SCHOOL
A SKULL IN THE HAND WAS A SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION OF DEATH AND MORTALITY IN THE 15TH CENTURY
15TH CENTURY INFANTRY SOLDIERS
OSCAR DOING HIS SOLDIER TRAINING PROGRAM
IT'S PLAY TIME
Budding knights enjoy their own hero moment as they test their skills and bravery on the battle playground.
THE VICTORIOUS SIR OSCARLOT
Thoughts on "Joisting battle at Bolsover Castle"
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