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Berkeley
Castle took a step back in time in July when hundreds of people
joined in the fun of Joust - A weekend of medieval mayhem.
Even
the bad weather didn't dampen the mood as visitors were treated
to a display of
full contact jousting and daring displays of weaponry, falconry
and archery.
So
popular did it proved that organisers are extending the event to
two weekends in 2004.
A spokesman
for the organisers said: "A 50 per cent rise in attendance
at the event in 2003 has firmly established Joust as one of the
'must see' events in the summer calendar."
Joust
creates a fun, entertaining, cultural and educational event by making
the UK's heritage and history come alive for both adults and children.
This
is not your ordinary mediaeval festival from the moment you walk
through the gates and are greeted by a multitude of Chaucerian characters
in the Field of Flags, you have stepped back in time over 500 years.
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| Medieval
knights battle it out |
The
Joust festival programme runs twice a day and includes a spectacular
siege re-enactment where hundreds of heavily armoured knights attack
and defend the castle, full contact jousting, cannon displays, archery,
wandering minstrels, falconry, arts and crafts and performances
from the internationally acclaimed singing group the Mediaeval Baebes.
There
is also the Childrens Kingdom where kids can train to be knights
of the realm and can try their hand at have-a-go archery. There
is also pelt the peasant, the unrideable horse, face painting and
the ever popular wound painting!
Then
there's a Living History village and a Mediaeval Learning Zone.
A new addition for Joust in 2004 is the Mediaeval World Zone which
each year will feature exhibitions and demonstrations from a different
part of the World as they were in the 15th century.
To
see our photo galleries of Joust 2003 click on the links
below.
| Joust
2004 |
| Venue |
Berkeley
Castle |
| Date |
Sat
July 24, Sun July 25, Sat July 31 and Sun August 1 2004 |
| Time |
10am-6pm
each day |
| Cost |
Advance:
Adult £10, child (4-14) £4, under-4's free
Gate: Adult £12, child (4-14) £5, OAP £11,
family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £30, under-4's
free |
| Box
Office |
Advance
tickets available via credit card on 0207 482 0115 or book
online at www.joust.info
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