Royal Armouries Museum
Spectacular swords
An action-packed weekend of sword-fighting
28th January, 10:00 am to 29th January, 5:00 pm
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Free
Experience the clash of steel as our expert Live Interpretation Team draw their swords and demonstrate how this weapon has been used throughout history.
Join us for an action-packed weekend of sword-fighting demonstrations, the art of sword play, and cutting-edge history. Plus, you can discover a whole world of swords in our five galleries – from magnificent medieval monsters to delicately decorated dress swords, as well as an amazing collection of Japanese blades.
Learn about the design and manufacture of Roman swords and how they were used in battle.
See our knights demonstrate the challenges of using these formidable medieval staff weapons in combat.
Discover how the legendary Samurai ‘fast draw’ sword attack was developed.
Enjoy a live demonstration of the skills needed to wield these enormous swords.
Watch our live interpretation of the scandalous ‘Dreyfus Affair’ of 1898, which led to a bloody duel with swords.
Explore the 4,000-year history of sword development in China, with an opportunity to handle some replica weapons.
Watch a demonstration of late 16th-century swords and swordsmanship.
Discover how the legendary Samurai ‘fast draw’ sword attack was developed.
See our knights demonstrate the challenges of using these formidable medieval staff weapons in combat.
Explore the 4,000-year history of sword development in China, with an opportunity to handle some replica weapons.
Enjoy a live demonstration of the skills needed to wield these enormous swords.
All shows last approximately 10 – 20 minutes.
Royal Armouries reserves the right to alter the programme without prior notification.
This is a free event but please pre-book your tickets to guarantee your visit.