Arms and Armour at Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle's History Team will be blowing the dust off the Castle's unique collection of arms and armour in an exciting interactive exhibition. Guests will be able to get closer than ever before to our authentic pieces of shining armour and deadly weapons with our team explaining how the pieces worked, how they were made, who they supposedly belonged to and how they ended up at Warwick Castle.
Throughout the month, three new talks and tours will be running:
1. Hollywood Myths - 'Why is armour so heavy?'
Uncover the truth behind some of Hollywood's greatest myths surrounding knights throughout the silver-screen's history
2. Swords, Axes and Guns - 'What is more deadly?'
Seek out the barbarous and horrific weapons that ruled the Battlefield and claimed the lives of many throughout the ages
3. Forgery vs. The Real Thing
Discover the stories behind Warwick Castle's unique collection and the Earls who collected it!
As well as regular talks and workshops with our knowledgeable team, there will be the chance to try on and handle real pieces of reproduction armour and swords! Don't miss out on this exciting event as the truth behind many pieces of armour are revealed for the first time.