Hartlebury Castle - Sealed Knot battle GOLD coach
Witness the spectacle of the feature event: The Battle of Hartlebury! Complete with infantry, artillery and cavalry troops (up to 400 re-enactors), the Castle attempts to hold out for the King one final time in a thrilling Civil War re-enactment .
View Dates & BookHartlebury Castle - Sealed Knot - 380th Anniversary!
Step back in time with The Sealed Knot on a special anniversary…
The Sealed Knot return to Hartlebury Castle with an incredible Civil War battlefield brought to life! 2026 marks 375 years since the Battle of Worcester, as well as the 380th anniversary of the ‘Battle of Hartlebury’ when it fell to the Parliamentarians. There’s no better time to see this amazing re-enactment society in action – the largest in Europe!
On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July from 11am to 5pm, bring along the whole family to our stunning Castle setting, transformed so that you can experience the past.
Witness the spectacle of the feature event: The Battle of Hartlebury! Complete with infantry, artillery and cavalry troops (up to 400 re-enactors), the Castle attempts to hold out for the King one final time in a thrilling Civil War re-enactment – including a march to the site that you can follow behind, and a replica bastion built to scale.
Other highlights to immerse yourself in include:
* Meet wonderful 17th century reenactors as the Castle is taken over by soldiers and transformed into a Royalist garrison (as it really was during the Civil War)! Who do you support – the King or Parliament?
* Experience civilian life as the Carriage Circle becomes a living history camp – find out what it was really like to live and fight in Worcestershire during the time.
* See fascinating demonstrations of period weapons and tactics.
* Have a go with a pike and see if you’ve got what it takes to join the troops!
* Meet the cavalry horses.
* Watch a parade of 17th century fashion.
* Get stuck into hands-on activities.
* Enjoy amazing performance displays.
* Witness firing cannons!
* Complete fun children’s activity sheets and treasure hunts.
* Discover living history displays on the ground floor of the historic Bishop’s Palace – watch out for Bishop Prideaux!
* Explore even more of the past in Worcestershire County Museum.
* Blow off steam in the adventure playground.
Plus, more to be announced…
Depart for home approx. 17.30/18.00
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Times |
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| Bridgwater Bus Station | Bridgwater Bus Station TA6 5AX | View |
| Bristol Anchor Road East | Anchor Road Opposite @Bristol- We The Curious Eastbound Bus Stop | View |
| Bristol Tesco | Tesco's Eastville Bus stop - Jct 2 of M32 (Tesco's Car park only has a 2 Hr. parking limit) | View |
| Burnham on Sea | Burnham on Sea, Pier Street Bus Stop The Old Pier Tavern | View |
| Clevedon | Clevedon Miles Morgan Travel Agency, Triangle Bus Stop | View |
| Highbridge | Highbridge, Church Street Bus Stop Near to Church | View |
| Nailsea | Nailsea - Clevedon Road Car Park | View |
| Weston Borough Arms | Borough Arms, Bus Shelter after main entrance to old Clarks Factory | View |
| Weston-super-Mare | Weston-super-Mare Locking Road Car Park | View |
| Worle -Queensway Centre | Worle - Food Warehouse Bus St-opposite Bridge Farm New Bristol Road | View |
| Worle-Preanes Green | Bus Stop Worle Preanes Green, New Bristol Rd. Summer Lane Bus Shelter | View |
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