Medieval Jousting - Arundel Castle

What a terrific day. Roger and I decided to go to Arundel Castle as this week there has been a Medieval Jousting Tournament. I have always wanted to attend a Medieval day and today was no disappointment. We arrived just before the gates opened and were greeted by minstrals playing, and lining the castle gate were several members of the group in period costumes.

Once inside there were several tents erected depicting the lifestyle of the period. Blacksmiths, cooking, basket weaving and arrow making tents were just a few of the displays. Between jousting rounds there were demonstrations of hand to hand combat. The great thing was that the jousting was not for demonstration it was actually a tournament, a sport that all the knights took very seriously. The winner will be crowned on Sunday.