Well here’s something exciting and diverting for high summer this year—a great tournament at Arundel Castle. This event will take place from 26-31 July and looks set to be a wonderful recreation of a medieval tournament.
All sorts of diversions and goodies (see the above link for many, many photographs) are on offer and I’m sure even the smallest children will find it colourful and enjoyable. And where better than Arundel Castle, with its matchless situation?
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