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Community Weekend of medieval reenactment back at Sewerby Hall next month By The Newsroom Published 25th Apr 2025, 13:47 BST Sewerby Hall will host medieval living encampments, craft displays, feudal fashion workshops and medieval kitchen demonstrations. Sewerby Hall and Gardens will again be hosting a medieval reenactment weekend, in early May. Sign up to our daily The Scarborough News Today newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to The Scarborough News, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
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On Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, Sewerby Hall will host medieval living encampments, craft displays, feudal fashion workshops and medieval kitchen demonstrations. The weekend will also include mock battle sequences, archery shows and other attractions. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The reenactments are brought to Sewerby Hall by Sir John Savile’s Household, a living history and reenactment society.
Sir John Savile’s Household, formed in 1995, portrays the family, servants, and retinue of the Savile family from the middle of the 15th century until the beginning of the reign of Henry Tudor. It is a member of The Wars of The Roses Federation and stages historic re-enactment displays for several clients, including English Heritage and The National Trust. Marie Gascoigne, general manager of Sewerby Hall, Gardens and Zoo, said “This is a fantastic event for all the family, to learn about our shared history and see some thrilling demonstrations of medieval life.
I encourage everyone to visit Sewerby Hall for this exciting weekend of events.” Continue Reading Related topics: Sewerby Hall Gardens English Heritage.
