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.
Join us on 22nd August 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.
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Event Information
Date:
22 Aug 2026
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
Wed 15 Jul 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 16 Jul 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 17 Jul 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 18 Jul 2026: CLOSED
Sun 19 Jul 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 20 Jul 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 21 Jul 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
