Normans and Crusaders
Set in 1190, Richard Coeur de Lion, King of England has disembarked on the Third Crusade and has called upon his subjects to set forth and join him. Arundel Castle guards the road linking the Medieval ports of Shoreham, Pagham, and Portsmouth, and access to the sea via the River Arun, and so is a logical mustering point for men, supplies and equipment setting out for the Continent. Set within a historical tented encampment, Raven Tor Living History Group will be recreating the crafts, weapons training, and battle tactics of the period. With the Yarnsmith of Norwich Story Teller, falconry and archery demonstrations the weekend will be filled with the sights, sounds and smells of the late Norman Period.

May Bank Holiday Siege
The year is 1483 and rebellion stalks the land. Richard, Duke of Gloucester, has seized his two nephews, imprisoned them in the Tower of London, and declared himself King. Now as King Richard III, he faces not only dissent from his own barons but another claimant to the throne in the form of Henry Tudor. As The King prepares to deal with this new threat he receives news that his ordinance has been seized by a Welsh Baron, who heading for Sussex intends to lay siege to Arundel Castle, taking it and the inland port, and holding it until Henry arrives. Although there was no historical siege of Arundel Castle in the 15th Century, the three day event will show the importance of artillery in taking a castle, and as a battle field weapon, skirmishes between the two sides, and crafts, costumes and armour of the period. With a large tented encampment throughout the upper grounds of the castle, armourer, Distant Trumpets Story Teller, and three prominent living history groups in the form of Raven Tor, British Plate Armour Society, and The Company of St. Barbara, the Bank Holiday Weekend will be filled with the sounds of battle and conflict.

Pirate and Smugglers Day
Set on the Lower Lawns at Arundel Castle, this family day will be an opportunity to find out about the Smugglers of Sussex, and the Pirates who menaced the waters around the world. With The Yarnsmith of Norwich Story Teller, have-a-go-fencing, and pirates a plenty demonstrating crafts, weapons and activities of the 18th Century, there is something for all to do and see.

Medieval Tournament
The Knights, Squires, Archers and Men-at-Arms of Raven Tor will meet in Tournament over this June Weekend. With competitions using a variety of weapons, the free-style fighting of the combatants will be the nearest reproduction of tournament combat seen outside of the 15th Century. With Distant Trumpets Story Teller, falconry display, archery display and competition, and a large tented encampment of crafts and displays, there is plenty to see and experience over the weekend.

Pirates and Smugglers Weekend
Set in the late 18th Century, a notorious band of smugglers and pirates has set up camp in the grounds of Arundel Castle. The 2nd Regiment of Foot, marching to the coast for transportation to the colonies, has been requested to assist the local Customs Officers in dealing with the rogues and villains of Raven Tor Living History Group. With displays of weapons of the period, two encampments, of Smugglers and Red Coats, and have-a-go fencing and archery, there will be plenty for visitors to see & experience.

Medieval Joust and Tournament Week
Destrier Pro HE will be returning for an exciting and thrilling 6 day Jousting Tournament at Arundel Castle. Supported by the knights and men-at-arms of Raven Tor, Distant Trumpets story teller, the musicians of Roughe Musike, have-a-go-archery and a host of crafts, displays and entertainment within the authentic style encampment, this promises to be the largest Medieval Event the castle has undertaken. *Special Joust Week prices apply.

Pirates and Smuggler Days
Set on the Lower Lawns at Arundel Castle, these family days will be an opportunity to find out about the Smugglers of Sussex, and the Pirates who menaced the waters around the world. With The Yarnsmith of Norwich Story Teller, have-a-go-fencing and archery, and pirates a plenty demonstrating crafts, weapons and activities of the 18th Century, there’s something for all to do and see.

Medieval Warriors
Raven Tor Living History Group will be covering 500 years of the Medieval Period with demonstrations of crafts, combat and costumes set within a tented encampment on the lawns of Arundel Castle. Saxon, Vikings, and Normans will rub shoulders with knights of the 14th Century and archers of the 15th century, recreating the history of the warriors who lived and died during this turbulent time in history. With combat, archery and falconry displays.

Bank Holiday Multi-period Event
Set on the Lower Lawns of Arundel Castle the tented encampment of Raven Tor Living History Group will reflect 1800 years of local and castle history in crafts, costume, and combat displays. Meet characters and experience events from the Roman Empire up to the Georgian Napoleonic Period.

Pirate and Smuggler Day
Set in The Keep at Arundel Castle, this family day will be an opportunity to find out about the Smugglers of Sussex, and the Pirates who menaced the waters around the world. With The Yarnsmith of Norwich Story Teller, and pirates a plenty demonstrating crafts, weapons and activities of the 18th Century, there’s something for all to do and see.

Normans and Crusaders in The Keep
Raven Tor Living History Group will be portraying the life and times of the 12th Century Norman Period in The Keep at Arundel Castle. With combat, weapons, armour and crafts displays, visitors will be able to see what life was like for those living in a castle of this time, but those also preparing to leave on the perilous Crusades.