Royal Armouries Museum - The Home of World Jousting

Royal Armouries Museum - The Home of World Jousting.

CELEBRATE LEEDS 2007 - The International Team Joust - 'Sword of Honour' - Easter Bank Holiday Weekend 6 – 9 April 2007

In 2007, Leeds is officially 800 years old. Join in the celebrations with a spectacular four-day international jousting tournament over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. Cheer on our Royal Armouries team or pick your own favourites as the world’s best jousters clash head-to-head for the coveted Sword of Honour trophy.

Stilt-walking jester Lord Flame will be leading the fun and there’ll be medieval musical entertainment in between the action.

This spectacular event has become a firm family favourite, and attracts tournament heroes from around the world.

Let battle commence…

ST GEORGE’S DAY CELEBRATIONS - Saturday 21 April & Sunday 22 April, 2pm

Join us in celebrating brave St George, the patron saint of England, and commemorate his legendary battle against the evil dragon with two special jousting competitions.

You can discover more about the legend of St George over the weekend through tales and songs from Medieval storytelling troupe, Trouvere.

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