Medieval Take Over – Towneley Park

Medieval Take Over - Towneley Park

When

19 September 2026ย ย ย ย 
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Where

Towneley Park
Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3RQ

Event Type

โš”๏ธ๐Ÿฐ MEDIEVAL HISTORY RETURNS TO TOWNELEY PARK! ๐Ÿฐโš”๏ธ

Step back more than 800 years and experience the sights, sounds and excitement of the 12th century!

For one unforgettable day, Towneley Park will be transported back to medieval England as historical reenactors bring the world of knights, warriors, craftspeople and everyday medieval life back to life.

โš”๏ธ Watch warriors clash in thrilling combat displays

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ See swords, shields, axes and spears in action

๐Ÿน Discover the deadly skill of the medieval archer

๐Ÿ”ฅ Explore our living-history camp

๐Ÿ”จ Meet craftspeople and discover medieval skills and trades

๐Ÿ‘— See historically recreated clothing, armour and equipment

๐Ÿ“œ Learn what life was really like over 800 years ago

โš”๏ธ And much, much more!

This isn’t knights in shining armour from Hollywood.

Our reenactors work to recreate the people, equipment, clothing, weapons and everyday life of the 12th century, giving you the chance to discover the real history behind the legends.

Get up close to medieval weapons and armour, speak to the people bringing the past to life and hear the clash of steel as warriors meet on the battlefield.

Perfect for families, history lovers, budding knights and anyone looking for a fantastic day out in Burnley.

๐Ÿฐ Towneley Park, Burnley

โš”๏ธ Hear the clash of swords.

๐Ÿน Watch the arrows fly.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Experience medieval life.

Don’t just learn about history โ€” walk straight into it.