Medieval Sword Fighting in The Great Hall

Presented by Basingstoke HEMA (Historic European Martial Arts) and Andover HEMA. We are excited to be joined by Basingstoke and Andover HEMA to display their skills with clashes of swords and armour in the magnificent, historic and fitting Great Hall.

Knights in armour fighting with swords

Join us on 31st May for 2 sessions at 11:00am and 1:00pm, to see experts fight it out with demonstrations and talks included in your admission ticket price to The Great Hall.

Basingstoke HEMA and Andover HEMA are clubs dedicated to practising and preserving Historical European Martial Arts traditions with Longsword, Sabre, Rapier & Dagger, Sword & Buckler and more.  

Children & Family Activities

General

May Half Term

Special Event

Event Information

Date:

31 May 2025

Price:

Included in admission price

Age:

Suitable for all ages

Venue:

The Great Hall

Address:

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The Great Hall, The Castle, Winchester SO23 8UD

Opening hours

Sat 14 Feb 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 15 Feb 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 16 Feb 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 17 Feb 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 18 Feb 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 19 Feb 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 20 Feb 2026: 10:00 – 17:00

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