Make the pilgrimage to Hastings Ontario as we open the Blades of Glory Medieval Entertainment & Educational Park gates once again to local peasants & Nobles. Discover why we have been called the "Best School Trip Ever" by Teachers and Students alike for the past 20 years.
Hastings is the Origin of Knights. Travel back in Time and find out why.
Explore our park and go to the different hands-on historical presentations
The Medieval Experience: a Day in the Life of a Knight
Learn and Touch:
Steps in Becoming a Knight
Ancient Warriors
Falconry by Gryphon
Crime & Punishment, with Mistress Jayne
Dragons & Creatures
Greatsword with Lady Elisabeth
(Sections can be changed based on availability of the presenters)
Also some hands on activities:
Axe Throwing
Archery
Spear Throwing
Rapier Thrusting
and our famous Dragon Cart Rides !
For adults and children
The day culminates with a Knight Tournament.
Armoured Combat Tournament
 Knights & Warriors compete to win the favour of being declared the Protector of the Realm by our Monarchs (2 lucky audience members).
Each section is 15 minutes long
Steps in Becoming a Knight
, Learn how Knights are made, from their first job as a young boy to the pinnacle of the Dubbing Ceremony.
Ancient Warriors 
showcases 5 different warriors from the 8th century Norse Vikings to the 16th century Knight wearing Plate armour.
Falconry
 by Gryphon and his red-tailed hawk Valor. Gryphon talks about falconry through the ages and how it relates to Knights.
Crime and Punishment with Mistress Jayne
. Our favourite executioner's assistant relays some of her most cherished torture and punishment devices. Volunteers are most welcome
Dragons and Creatures 
with Gaasyendietha. Our dragon handlers talk about various types of Dragons throughout history concluding the First Nations Dragon that inhabits Lake Ontario. They also talk about some mythical creatures. What creatures did Knights battle?
Greatsword Action by the Royal Guard Lady Elisabeth
. Lady Elisabeth not only shows the benefits of the greatsword (and all its names throughout Europe) but also demonstrates how effective it was using it against a band of brigands as they try to kill the noble that she is sworn to protect - the Knightbas and bodyguard
Bring your family to our Medieval Park for a truly immersive experience. Dress up and Live History again!
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