Sewerby Hall and Gardens will welcome Sir John Savile’s Household to the Grade I listed house for the first time this May.
The sound of handgonne fire and the clash of amour will be heard coming from the event field when the Household will demonstrate medieval warfare during The Wars of the Roses period.
Visitors can expect to see a variety of warfare, with a contingent of archers demonstrating the use of the feared English longbow and a small company of foot soldiers which include bill men, men-at-arms, crossbowmen and gunners.
Sir John Savile’s Household, which was 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.
The group will be fully equipped with a living history camp, complete with medieval tents. They will demonstrate the everyday tasks of medieval life to visitors, such as chopping wood, fetching water, food preparation and often cooking meals on open fires to feed the camp.
Visitors of all ages can enjoy, join in, or just observe the range of activities taking place over this action-packed weekend. From bill drills, period armour, costumed mummers’ plays and even a bit of merry dancing, there’s something for all of the family to enjoy.
This event will take place, 11am – 4pm, on Saturday, 13 and Sunday, 14 May 2023.Visitors can prebook online or can pay upon arrival. Included in the admission price to this great event, visitors will also be able to wander the magnificent gardens, visit the zoo, check out the play areas, and explore the deep-rooted heritage of Sewerby Hall – not forgetting time to enjoy the hog roast or just relax at the Clock Tower Café.
Sharron Wilson, Events and Activities Officer, said: “We can’t wait to welcome Sir John Savile’s Household for a weekend of battles, history, and fun!
“Our events and activities are so varied at Sewerby Hall and Gardens and it’s brilliant to be able to offer so much choice our visitors.”
For more information, or to pre book admission online, please visit: https://www.sewerbyhall.co.uk/
For more information on the Sir John Savile Household, please visit: http://www.savilehousehold.co.uk/
