Nottingham - Napoleonic War Re enactment

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I just found out yesterday, so thought I'd share incase anyone fairly local, or anyone who just wants a day out is interested.

Today and tomorrow (6th & 7th May) there is a Napoleonic War Re enactment happening at Wollaton Park, for anyone who may be in the area / passing by and interested.

One British and one French camp, where visitors will be allowed to walk around and interact with the re-enactors. Each day at 2.30pm there will be a battle re-enactment lasting for an hour, after the battle troops will return to their respective camps to clean weapons and uniforms, sing period songs and prepare evening meals.

There will be a small cavalry detachment (6 horses, unsure if that is per side), a cannon and infantry.

Activities start at 11am and end at 4pm.

Free entry

Info taken from -

http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17664

http://www.thingstodoinnottinghamshire.co.uk/results/4441/Wollaton_Hall/13th_May_2012__RSPCA_Fun_Day.html (click on tabs on that page below the RSPCA tab)

I plan on going at least, should be interesting. There is also a British Civil war re-enactment happening somewhere in Nottingham at the start of June if anyone wants me to dig the info out of the internet.
 
Thanks for that info - might try and get along tomorrow. Unfortunately, I'm far too busy doing absolutely nothing to go today! :D
 
faddius said:
I just found out yesterday, so thought I'd share incase anyone fairly local, or anyone who just wants a day out is interested.

Today and tomorrow (6th & 7th May) there is a Napoleonic War Re enactment happening at Wollaton Park, for anyone who may be in the area / passing by and interested.

One British and one French camp, where visitors will be allowed to walk around and interact with the re-enactors. Each day at 2.30pm there will be a battle re-enactment lasting for an hour, after the battle troops will return to their respective camps to clean weapons and uniforms, sing period songs and prepare evening meals.

There will be a small cavalry detachment (6 horses, unsure if that is per side), a cannon and infantry.

Activities start at 11am and end at 4pm.

Free entry

Info taken from -

http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17664

http://www.thingstodoinnottinghamshire.co.uk/results/4441/Wollaton_Hall/13th_May_2012__RSPCA_Fun_Day.html (click on tabs on that page below the RSPCA tab)

I plan on going at least, should be interesting. There is also a British Civil war re-enactment happening somewhere in Nottingham at the start of June if anyone wants me to dig the info out of the internet.
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Damn only just seen this, live just 5 miles away, to late to go today and made other arrangements for tomorrow which I don't think the CO would be happy about changing.
 
Daryl said:
Would have come up if I kknew a week ago.....

Any one know of a Roman event in Britain... Abig one.... Not a small one with 5 blokes dressed up with a donkey?
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No but if anyone does know, I would love to attend something like that.

I may have a hunt on the internet later for something similar, or email a few roman tourist type places like the Lunt Fort in Coventry and see if they can point me in the right direction.

A shame for anyone who didn't manage to attend the Wollaton Park event, the re-enactment battle was quite good with lots of bangs and smoke and people having naps on the floor :lol:

Even managed to get a slightly dubious shot, where you cannot be 100% sure what the people in the photo are doing :shake:

Definately worth the £1 bus fare to me anyway :thumbs:
 
Glad you enjoyed it. I was due to be riding in the Civil War event (it was at Wentworth) but sadly it had to be cancelled due to ground conditions after the rain. The Napoleonics were lucky to be able to go ahead, especially with horse. If anyone is interested the next big Civil War re-enactment (with cavalry) is at Newstead Abbey Nottinghamshire, 2-4 June.
 
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