Knights in Shining Armour - Easter Jousting at The Royal Armouries, Leeds

Sword of Honour International Jousting Tournament and Medieval Easter

• What: International Sword of Honour Jousting Tournament and Medieval Easter festival.
• When: A little over two weeks around Easter bank holiday weekend (April 10 to 13 in 2009).
• Where: The Royal Armouries, Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Admission: Various prices with family tickets available
• To book tickets: Telephone +44 (0)113 220 1985 or email bookings@armouries.org.uk .
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The Royal Armouries, in the center of Leeds, are part of the UK's national collection of arms, armour and artillery.

Other centers of the oldest British museum are in The Tower of London, Fort Nelson in Hampshire and, amazingly, Louisville, Kentucky.

During the museum's Medieval Easter celebration, join the Knight Skool and train to be a Knight of the Royal Armouries. There are children’s activities every day and, during the Easter weekend itself, a chance to witness authentic jousting. Try your hand at firing a crossbow or swordfighting. Watch displays of knightly swordsmanship and falconry. And, instead of an Easter Egg hunt, search for dragon's eggs to win a prize.

The highlight is the Sword of Honour Tournament in the Armouries Tiltyard during the bank holiday weekend with two shows a day Friday, Saturday and Sunday and a midday show on the Monday.