Knight's Quest
Unleashing the Power of Medieval Warfare
Explore how castles were fortified and how they were attacked, learn the history of weaponry and armour, and get hands on experience in medieval combat!
Includes: Archery, Armour, The Battle of Hastings, Weaponry, Siege and Sword Training.
About the Program
Unleashing the Power of Medieval Warfare
Explore how castles were fortified and how they were attacked, learn the history of weaponry and armour, and get hands on experience in medieval combat!
Includes: Archery, Armour, The Battle of Hastings, Weaponry, Siege and Sword Training.
Further Infomation
You can also book in our Additonal Modules for an extra cost, please look at the details below:
GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP JOUST: A spectacular Arena Event, unlike any other! Jousting emerged in the high Middle Ages, based on the use of the lance by heavy cavalry. An extreme sport which is practiced internationally even to this day, Kryal Castle knights count themselves among some of the most accomplished in the world. Join squires, knights and heralds in a true re-enactment of this legendary medieval sport. Students witness what was the pinnacle of knightly activity and gain an understanding of the popularity and importance of the tournament in medieval culture.
SKILL AT ARMS: Join us as one of our kingdom’s finest knights’ presents to you the skills and techniques of a mounted rider on a finely tuned obstacle course, designed to represent challenges
that are faced in real battles. The “Skill at Arms” course has been practiced since at least 4th Century BC in Asian and later European empires and was a means for knights to sharpen their
skills and train their horses for warfare. Listen as our knight explains the broader use and history of the variety of weapons he wields and demonstrates the skills and techniques used by medieval
cavalry in a presentation that is equally entertaining and educational.
BIRDS OF PREY: The art of training birds of prey for hunting, known as falconry, was an elite sport in Medieval times. Owning a falcon was a status symbol throughout the Middle Ages and the aristocracy flew them in lavishly orchestrated hunts. Weaving together the threads of history, ecology and environmental science, Martin Scuffins, founder of the Leigh Valley Hawk and Owl Sanctuary will lead you on a journey that spans 4000 years.
EXCURSIONS AND INCURSION
We offer a selection of over 20 modules to choose from under our base program, available for both Excursions and Incursions. Excursions to the castle have the option of adding one of our 4 extra daytime displays to their visit including our highly popular Championship Joust. Our standard program runs for up to 4hrs which comfortably fits 6 modules.
SCHOOL CAMPS:
Escape the everyday and have your next camp in a Medieval Castle! Whether you are spending 1 night or up to 4 nights at the castle your camp is sure to be jam packed full of myth, magic and adventure! Kryal Castle can comfortably accommodate for up to 132 students and 14 teachers.
CATERING OPTIONS:
Please refer to our Information Pack on our website for more catering options. We offer many different packages to accommodate for camps and day visit excursions.
EVENING MODULES:
MEDIEVAL MOVIE NIGHT (Allow 2-3 hours) Have a night in with popcorn and a “Medieval” movie. Choose from a range of movies set to a medieval tune. Movie list available upon
request.
MEDIEVAL FEAST (Allow 2 hours minimum) Enjoy an evening of Medieval Feasting and Dancing. Students will learn and perform two traditional Medieval Dances between enjoying
their Medieval Feast, all set in The Abbey Tavern.
MEDIEVAL THEATRE (Allow 2 hours) An authentic entertainment experience, giving students a chance to encounter Shakespeare and Commedia Del Arte, and a Pantomime in
these high energy and hilarious performances by our very own highly trained actors. Find out where Shakespearian theatre sat in history, and the very different forms of
entertainment from around the world.
DAY VISIT RUN SHEET:
This is an example of how your Day Visit may run (subject to change based on numbers and personal preference):
10am Arrival
Students will have an opportunity to put their things away, use the restrooms and get into their 6 groups before beginning the first set of modules.
10.30am First 3 of 6 Modules
Each group will rotate through the first 3 of 6 modules. Each module will go for approximately 25 minutes.
12pm Championship Joust/Free Time and Lunch
Students will have an opportunity to grab their lunches and enjoy the castle at their leisure. Teacher supervision is recommended.
Lolly shop will be open during lunch time. Students will make their way to the Arena to enjoy their lunches while watching a Championship Joust.
12.30pm Rotate between the last 3 of 6 Modules
Each group will rotate through the last 3 of their 6 modules. Each module will go for approximately 25 minutes.
2pm Departure
Objectives
Archery: Get hands on experience with a bow and arrow in our indoor archery range.
Armour: Students will be able to feel and try on knight’s helmets, gauntlets, gambesons, breast plates and chain
mail.
The Battle of Hastings: Re-enact the Battle of Hastings. Learn about strategy, teamwork and problem solving.
Weaponry: Learn the history of weaponry and see up close a range of real weapons including arming swords, two
handed swords and pole axes.
Siege: Explore how castles were fortified and how they were attacked. Then learn to use a real Medieval
Trebuchet and Battering Ram to lay siege on the castle.
Sword Training: Participate in sword training and learn the proper use of a sword and shield.