Friday 27th
6-10pm - Great Cheese Race, Entertainment programme, Firework Display
Sat 28th & Sun 29th
from 11am - The Big Cheese Entertainment programme includes: Reenactment displays, musical entertainment, educational activities, food hall, craft stalls, activity marquee, Tommy Cooper tent, traditional funfair plus lots more.
Whats was on 2011
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RE-ENACTMENT ARENA
The town of Caerphilly has a rich historical past and was first utilised for its strategic location by the Romans who built a fort on the present site of the Castle. The fort established a link between the important auxiliary forts of Gelligaer and Caerleon. Caerphilly Castle, the towns most famous attraction was built by the Normans and occupied during the early and late medieval periods.
The Castle will host a variety of interactive living history encampments and reenactment displays illustrating the many different periods of Welsh history.
Y Cantref Breiniol
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July
11am, 1.30pm & 4.00pm
A battle Re-enactment society which attempts to recreate the early Middle Ages, primarily the 10th and 11th Centuries. Britain at this period was influenced by many different cultures. Saxon, Viking and Norman being the most commonly portrayed. The local group Y Cantref is the Cardiff based branch of Regia Anglorum. They typically represent the native Britons of the period, who the Saxons named ‘Welsh’.
Living history encampment throughout both days.
Medieval Squire Training
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July
11.30am
Knights of Longshank
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July
12pm & 2.30pm
Watch Welsh Knights throw down the gauntlet and do battle with their English overlords. Explore the Knight's encampment and witness how they lived on campaign. Talk to the Knights and try their armour and weapons for size. Visit the Apothecary and experience medieval medicine in all its glory.
Living history encampment throughout both days.
Company of Chivalry
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July
12.30pm & 3.30pm
The Company of Chivalry specialises in re-enactment events portraying medieval life in the turbulent 14th century. See knights, soldiers & peasantry in period costume displaying their arms, armour and other artefacts. The 'Company of Chivalry' was formed in 1988 by a group of people from all walks of life with a love of Medieval England in common.
Living history encampment throughout both days.
Black Mountain Falconry
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July
1pm & 3pm
Watch, spellbound, as these magnificent creatures soar over the heads of the audience at frightening speed, or watch hawks, owls and falcons close up and talk to experienced falconers about these wonderful birds of prey.
'Arming a Knight' Display
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July
2pm
Medieval Herbs and Potions
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July
Displays and demonstrations throughout both days.
Traditional Woodcrafting
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July
Displays and demonstrations throughout both days.
Falconry Static Display
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July
Displays and demonstrations throughout both days.
Pole-lathe Turning
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July
Watch the talents of experienced woodsman Maurice Clother, a traditional Pole Lathe Turner as he demonstrates his ancient craft and produces delicate and beautifully worked items.
Displays and demonstrations throughout both days.
Longbow Archery
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July
A chance for youngsters to try their hand at holding the medieval longbow and feeling its power. Experienced bowmen will be on hand throughout the day to show the deadly strength and accuracy of this fearsome weapon.
Displays and demonstrations throughout both days.
Blacksmithing Demonstrations
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July
Anvil Forge Blacksmithing is run by Ross and Annie Smith. Ross has over 16 years experience as a Blacksmith Welder / Fabricator and is committed and passionate about his work.
Displays and demonstrations throughout both days.
Cider Press/Making Demonstrations
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July
Displays and demonstrations throughout both days.