25th January – 10:00 am – 26th January – 5:00 pm
Free
Winter is here, so you’re going to have to decide what to do with the time given to you. And whether it’s dragons or demons or “filthy orcses”, all you’ve got in your battle against the darkness is heart, faith and steel.
Luckily we have the latter in plentiful supply at the Royal Armouries, so bring heart and faith and maybe a packed lunch, and let the training begin.
Daily programme of events
10.30 am – 4 pm
Meet the Fantasy Heroes
Photo opportunities with costumed characters
11.00 am
Make: Believe gallery tour
Discover the magic behind the movies with a tour of our new display showcasing our collection of arms, armour and ephemera from cult and classic movies, television shows, stage and more.
11.00 am
Fight Director School
Learn how to fight like they do in the movies.
Have-a-go workshop suitable for ages 6+ (with parental supervision)
£3.50 book on the day
11.45 am
Combat: Slynt v Jon Snow
12 noon
Fight Director School
12.30 pm
Combat: Orcs
1 pm
Fight Director School
1.30 pm
How to slay a….
2 pm
Fight Director School
2.15 pm
Combat: Slynt v Jon Snow
3 pm
Combat: Orcs
3pm
Fight Director School
3.30 pm
Talk: From battle scene to silver screen
Explore the arms and armour seen on the big screen and its real life inspirations.
(Correct at time of publication. Royal Armouries reserves the right to change the programme without prior notification)
New gallery display
Discover the magic behind the movies with Make: Believe a new display showcasing the museum’s extensive collection of arms, armour and ephemera from cult and classic movies, television shows, stage and more.
