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Step back in time with living history weekend at Whittington Castle

Echoes of battles gone by will reverberate around Whittington Castle this weekend.

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Whittington Castle

The 900-year-old castle is hosting a living history weekend with re-enactment groups from different periods throughout history.

The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday , with activities including a knight's tournament, a Napoleonic hospital and a Victorian rifle display.

The kitchen at the Castle will also be baking Georgian cakes.

Castle manager Kimberley Powell said: "We are looking forward to welcoming local re-enactment groups the Corbetts and the Mercians.

"Take a walk through history as re-enactment groups from different time periods set up camp at Whittington Castle."

Entry to the weekend is free, with a charge for car parking.

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