Cardiff will have a
slightly old world feel to it this weekend with two great
events.
Cardiff Castle hosts the Grand Medieval Melee. Take your
self back to medieval times as the castle green is transformed into
a medieval village as the See the characters go about their daily
chores.
Falconry displays, combats and mass battles are all part of the
entertainment. Look out too for the firing of the Castle's mighty trebuchet siege
engine.
You can even try your hand at archery and try on some authentic
costumes.More information is available on the Cardiff Castle website.
Meanwhile over at the St Fagans National History
Museum you can come and meet the villagers as they prepare for the
Battle of St Fagans during this 1648 Civil War re-enactment.
Throughout the weekend the museums grounds will be home to a
military camp where various skills, trades and crafts can be
seen.
You'll be able to meet various people including barber surgeons,
cider-makers, weavers and craftspeople will also be on hand to give
you an insight into ordinary people's lives during the era.
At the military encampment the soldiers will be gathering for the
coming battle. The troops will be happy to show you how the
firearms of the period worked - try your strength at handling a 16
foot pike.
Meanwhile over in the Castle you can spy on the party of Royalist
officers and local gentlemen planning the campaign, whilst in the
make-shift field kitchen, watch the cooks prepare food for the
soldiers and view the formal dining of the commissioned officers at
dinner time.
Take a look at their website for more information
