Spalding’s Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens medieval reenactment event a success despite battles with terrible weather

Despite some terrible weather, visitors were taken back to medieval times for a reenactment in the gardens of a town’s museum.

Spalding’s Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens hosted an event which saw the Knights of Skirbeck entertain history-lovers with a display of sword fighting. There was also a chance to learn about types of medieval weapons and their uses.

Inside the museum — and out of the rain — was the chance to follow the Knights Quest trail and sample some free craft activities.

A host of characters included knights of the realm, lords, ladies, merchants, cooks and members of the town militia to create an immersive medieval experience.

Along with medieval combat, there was an opportunity to see a court in session, use a quill to write and the opportunity to wear the costumes of the time.

Families could get a snapshot of what life would have been like during that historic time and even learnt how to make butter.

For further information about events visit Facebook and the website at www.sholland.gov.uk/ayscoughfee

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