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Wars of the Roses Weekend

RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Forest Corner, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9RN
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Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June 2024 | 10am-4pm
RSPB Sherwood Forest
Free


A host of brilliant Medieval re-enactment groups descend on Sherwood Forest for a weekend that will re-create the sights and sounds of one of the most troubled periods of English history - the Wars of the Roses.

There will be combat and clashes in the Skirmish of Sherwood and the Tournament of Champions, as well as fabulous costumes to admire in a 15th Century fashion show and demonstrations of the wonderful artisan skills of the era.

Free admission.

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