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Hire FAQ

Got some questions for us before booking? See below for some FAQs

​​​What do we need from organisers?

    • Space

      • We require a designated area for our camp, depending on the package selected. Specific space requirements will be communicated with you in advance.

    • Vehicle Access

      • For day and weekend(+) events, vehicle access is necessary to transport our equipment onto site. We can remove vehicles from the site once set up is complete, however we are unable to bring our full camp if it is a large distance from the car park with no vehicle access.​

    • Drinking Water

      • Re-enactment is thirsty work! Access to drinking water to essential to keep our members hydrated and safe.

    • Toilets

      • Access to toilets is crucial for our re-enactors​.

    • Set up Time

      • For our day and weekend(+) events, we require 3 hours minimum to allow our re-enactors to set up the camp prior to the event starting time. This can be either early doors on the event day or early access to the site on the day prior to the event start date.​

    • On-site Contact

      • Please inform us of the onsite contact for any questions or issues that may arise during the event.

    • Firewood 

      • For weekend(+) events, and where open fires are safe and appropriate, we would greatly appreciate any firewood that could be made available for our camp, however this is not a strict requirement.​ An open fire really adds to the ambiance, allows us to cook and if we are caping overnight it helps keep us warm.  

  • What do we bring?

    • Technology to Enhance Shows

      • We can provide microphones and speakers to engage with the public and announce our shows of the Knights Show, Archery demonstrations and Knights School.

      • We can provide music and speakers to allow visitors to truly immerse themselves into our Living History camp.

    • Safety Equipment

      • All our combat and archery equipment is sourced from reputable suppliers who specialise in creating re-enactment gear. We adhere to strict safety standard, ensuring all weaponry is safe for use.​

      • Our reenactors wear protective equipment whilst handling weaponry or on the battlefield - every member wears period appropriate protective headwear when on the battlefield, and combatants will be wearing protective armour and clothing.

    • Health and Safety/First Aid Team

      • We manage our own Health and Safety / First Aid, we are equipped with first aid supplies to manage our teams Health and Safety / First Aid during events. 

    • Insurance

      • All of our members are fully insured for combat and public liability insurance.​

    • Trained Professionals

      • Our combatants undergo rigorous training and testing to ensure safety and competency on the battlefield.​

      • Our Living History team are highly knowledgeable about their topics, having done extensive research and are experienced with engaging with the public

    • A full Living History camp

      • We provide a complete Living History camp, complete with medieval tents, tools, bunting and flags as would befit a Medieval Household.

Still need help? Get in contact HERE and we will do our best to help!

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