ACTIVITY

History Weekends - Royalists and Rebels

A living history weekend telling the tale of The English Civil War.

Royalists and Rebels
Royalists and Rebels ©
Windsor Castle
  • Next event: 12 Sep 2026
    Every Sunday, Saturday (12 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026)
  • 11:00 – 16:30
  • Included with standard admission or 1-Year Pass.
  • These events take place on stated weekends only
  • Children / Families
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    Go back in time to the English Civil War to see the Parliamentarian Garrison of Windsor Castle! 

    Learn about the Parliamentarian takeover, the founding of the New Model Army and hear the stories of imprisoned Royalists. Watch thrilling pikeman drills by grizzled soldiers of dashing Prince Rupert’s army.

    Join the Parliamentarian garrison and take part in kids pikeman drills 

    Please note - this event is weather dependent and, for safety reasons, may be withdrawn on either day. 

    Royal Collection Trust is a charity caring for the Royal Collection, one of the world’s great art collections. Income from your visit helps us to conserve and share the Collection so that it can be enjoyed by everyone, wherever they are.