7:10am Monday 23rd August 2010
By Jonathan Portlock
Knights and maids will descend on Hampton Court Palace for a weekend of festivities during the August bank holiday from Saturday, August 28 to Monday, August 30.
The palace will be awash with activities throughout the weekend, including jousting competitions, Tudor cookery sessions where 16th century snacks will be prepared, an opportunity to try on armour and traditional Tudor dancing.
King henry VIII's fool will also be performing daring tricks around the palace.
As well as the jousting contests taking place twice each day in the East Front gardens, at noon and 4pm, there will be sword fighting displays.
Tickets cost £14 for adults, £7 for kids and family tickets can be bought for £38.
People attending the event are encouraged to bring a picnic.
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