Sir Marmaduke Rawdon's Regiment of Foote

Rawdons Regiment - Training event
2026-04-11 11:00 - 2026-04-12 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Chiltern Open Air Museum, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks, HP8 4AB
Rawdons Regiment will be training the troops at Chiltern Open Air Museum. While this is not a formal event with public presentations, there will be pikemen and musketeers going about their training for the season. Anyone in costume will be happy to chat to visitors about the Civil War and what we do.
The museum will be open as usual and normal entrance fees apply https://www.coam.org.uk/visit

English Civil War Society Major Event - Hylton Castle, Sunderland
2026-05-03 - 2026-05-04
The Battle for Sunderland at Hylton Castle, Sunday 3 May and Monday 4 May 2026

Hylton Castle Battle Re-enactment 2026

Tickets now on sale!
https://hyltoncastle.org.uk/…/hylton-castle-battle-re…/

Sunday 3rd May 2026
12pm – 5pm

Monday 4th May 2026
12pm-5pm

£1 per person each day
(Free entry for under 2s)

As well as the amazing Battle Re-enactment and Living History Displays from the English Civil War Society, Meccano, face-painting, medieval story-telling, blacksmith crafts, children’s arts & crafts and more will be available!

Food and refreshments will be available to purchase and there will be fairground rides and tours of the castle throughout the day. There will be fun for all the family!

Polite note: If attending both days, you will need to purchase a ticket for each day.

Wycombe Museum, High Wycombe
2026-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Wycombe Museum, Priory Avenue, High Wycombe, HP13 6PX, United Kingdom
Rawdons Regiment will be staging a ‘Pikemen and Musketeers Family Fun Day’ at Wycombe Museum, High Wycombe. All details and booking link are here
Children £6, Adults £8 – all day ticket

English Civil War: Muskets, Cannons and Pikes - Chiltern Open Air Museum, Buckinghamshire
2026-06-13 10:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 | Chiltern Open Air Museum, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks, HP8 4AB
Rawdons Regiment presents a Weekend of Muskets, Cannons and Pikes.
Step back into the turbulent 1640s and experience history brought vividly to life at the English Civil War Weekend. This immersive event recreates the sights, sounds, and stories of a nation at war, as Parliamentarian and Royalist forces clash in a dramatic living history experience suitable for all ages.
Across the weekend, visitors will encounter authentic soldiers, skilled craftspeople, thunderous firepower, and hands-on activities that reveal what life was really like during the English Civil War. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a family looking for an exciting day out, this event offers a unique chance to see, hear, and even take part in the past.
Plus, see and experience all the other attractions at this interesting museum.
Usual entry charges apply: https://www.coam.org.uk/visit

A Royal Hunt - Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Hampshire
2026-07-11 10:00 - 2026-07-12 17:00
Rawdons Regiment will join our comrades from the Marquis of Winchesters Regiment at this event. Full details are here: https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/history-reenactment-weekend/

English Civil War Society Major Event - The Battle of Chippenham, Wiltshire
2026-07-25 10:00 - 2026-07-26 16:30
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July 2026
Chippenham will be transported back into the English Civil War, as the Town welcomes the English Civil War Society for a spectacular weekend of living history. Between 11am and 5pm, Island Park and Monkton Park will be transformed to recreate the dramatic summer of 1643, when the conflict swept across Wiltshire and the West Country.
A large, atmospheric encampment and tented village will be set up on Island Park, where 17th-century trades and crafts will be demonstrated throughout the weekend. Visitors will be able to see traditional skills in action, meet townsfolk from the period, and even collect freshly printed newssheets hot off a working 17th-century press. Re-enactors will be on hand to share stories, explain their roles, and talk about Chippenham’s place in the English Civil War.
Just as in 1643, Chippenham will be occupied by Royalist soldiers from Sir Ralph Hopton’s army, marching from the hard-fought battle at Lansdown Hill near Bath. Their military encampment will be active throughout the day as Soldiers and Officers go about their duties while awaiting a visit from their General, Sir Ralph. A Regiment of Foote, Cavalry on horseback, and artillery will feature in dynamic demonstrations for visitors to enjoy in Monkton Park. A full timetable with display times and activities will be available closer to the event.
Event organiser for the English Civil War Society, Alistair North said, “We look forward to bringing history back to life in Chippenham. The town is always very welcoming and it is going to be another great weekend as we portray ‘The Battle of Chippenham’ for the fourth time”
Each afternoon, the drama will escalate as Royalist and Parliamentarian forces engage in large-scale battles across Monkton Park, with more than 400 Pikemen, Musketeers, Gunners, and Cavalry taking part. Inspired by a significant moment in Chippenham’s past, this weekend promises a thrilling blend of entertainment, education, and immersive storytelling.
You can view the timetable for the weekend here.
Join us as The King’s Army and the Roundhead Association come together once more to determine whether Chippenham will stand with the Crown or cast its lot with Parliament.
This is a free event delivered by the English Civil War Society in partnership with Chippenham Town Council.

Britain at War, Chiltern Open Air Museum
2026-08-08 10:00 - 2026-08-09 16:00 | Chiltern Open Air Museum, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks, HP8 4AB
Rawdons Regiment will be representing the English Civil War at this multi-period event. Two full days of action showcasing a variety of historical periods, including medieval, Viking, Napoleonic, Victorian and First and Second World Wars. Plus the chance to see all the historic buildings at this outdoor museum.
Normal site entry fees apply – see https://www.coam.org.uk/visit

English Civil War Society Major Event - Bury Field, Newport Pagnell, Bucks
2026-08-30 10:00 - 2026-08-31 16:30
The English Civil War Society presents a battle reenactment and living history on Bury Field, Newport Pagnell. More details coming soon.

Basing House, Old Basing, Hampshire
2026-09-12 10:00 - 2026-09-13 17:00 | Basing House, Bartons Lane, Old Basing, Hampshire, RG24 8AE
Rawdons Regiment will join the Marquis of Winchesters Regiment at the ruins of Basing House, which was besieged by Roundhead forces during the English Civil War and defended by the real Rawdons and Winchesters soldiers.
As well as seeing our living history, soldiers’ drill and skirmish presentations, you can explore this fascinating site and learn about its turbulent history.
More details available soon.
