The Sealed Knot – The Fall of Hartlebury
Sat 25 July : 11.00 am - Sun 26 July : 5.00 pm
Step back in time with The Sealed Knot on a special anniversary!
The Sealed Knot return to Hartlebury Castle with an incredible Civil War battlefield brought to life! 2026 marks 375 years since the Battle of Worcester, as well as the 380th anniversary of the ‘Battle of Hartlebury’, so there’s no better time to see this amazing re-enactment society in action.
On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July from 11am to 5pm, bring along the whole family to our stunning Castle setting, transformed so that you can experience the past.
Witness the spectacle of the feature event: The Battle of Hartlebury! Complete with infantry, artillery and cavalry troops, the Castle attempts to hold out for the King one final time in a thrilling Civil War re-enactment – including a march to the site that you can follow behind.
Other highlights to immerse yourself in include:
- Meet wonderful 17th century reenactors as the Castle is taken over by soldiers and transformed into a Royalist garrison (as it really was during the Civil War)! Who do you support – the King or Parliament?
- Experience civilian life as the Carriage Circle becomes a living history camp – find out what it was really like to live and fight in Worcestershire during the time.
- See fascinating demonstrations of period weapons and tactics.
- Have a go and see if you’ve got what it takes to join the troops!
- Meet the cavalry horses.
- Get stuck into hands-on activities.
- Enjoy amazing performance displays.
- Complete fun children’s activity sheets and treasure hunts.
- Plus, more to be announced…
