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historical events 2006 EventPlan
historical events 2006 This was our list of events open to visitors (except where otherwise stated). It excludes private events, school visits and entertainments for children's parties that we also arrange. Please contact us if you are interested in us arranging a public or private event on your behalf.
Click for details of our 2007 programme.
Dates of multi-era events are in red.
* denotes events directed on site by EventPlan.
| Date | Venue | Client | Event | Performers | Status |
| 15 January* | Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire | Newark 1646 Group | C17th living history, drill, musket and cannon firing. Staged for a filming project and as a mini event to promote the Siege and Surrender of Newark 1646 event (see below) . | The English Civil War Society | Performed |
| During 2006 | The Roman Hippodrome, Gerasa (modern-day Jerash), Jordan | The Roman Army and Chariot Experience | Ongoing advice and assistance to the Roman Army and Chariot Experience. EventPlan has scripted and are advising on the presentation of this developing major Roman show featuring the army, battle tactics, gladiatorial combat and chariot racing. Probably the only place in the world where this will be seen within an extant Roman racing circus, currently under restoration on a continuing basis. | Professional historical performers recruited in Jordan | Ongoing |
| 16-17 April (Easter) | Caldicot Castle, South Wales | Monmouthshire County Council | Medieval combat and entertainments | The Plantagenet Medieval Society | Performed |
| 30 April to 1 May* | Newark Castle and riverside, Nottinghamshire | Newark 1646 Group | Against all odds - the final siege of Newark, 1646. Living history, skirmishes and displays to commemorate the 360th anniversary of this defining moment in England's history, which set the seal on Parliament's victory in the civil war. Part of the Newark 1646 commemorative programme, generously funded by the Local Heritage Initiative and Nationwide Building Society. Free admission. Plus: special Schools Day, 28 April. | The English Civil War Society and Forlorn Hope | Performed |
| 20-21 May* | Nottinghamshire County Council | Rufford through the ages. The fascinating history of Rufford and the surrounding area was brought to life with living history displays and entertainments from the Romans to World War Two, with the monks, ordinary folk, soldiers and warriors that helped shape the abbey, house and grounds down the centuries. Free admission (small parking charge applied). | Various performers | Repeat event - Performed | |
| 10-11 June | Tupholme Abbey, Lincolnshire | Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire | Pilgrims, People and Pastimes. Monastic and everyday medieval life recreated. Free admission. | Various performers | Performed |
| 24 June |
St. Elizabeth's Centre, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire |
St. Elizabeth's Centre | Performers for the centre's Summer Fayre. | The Vikings and History Horse | Performed |
| 8 July | St. Ives, Cambridgeshire | St. Ives Carnival Committee | Performers for the St. Ives Carnival. | The Vikings of Middle England | Performed |
| 8 July | Windsor Barracks, Windsor, Berkshire | Coldstream Guards Association Day | Commentary services at this prestigious non-public regimental event. | The Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards 1815 | Performed |
| 9 July* | Heaton Park, Manchester | Grenadier Guards 350th Anniversary | Small C17th military living history depicting the era of the birth of the regiment. Part of a superb event featuring the Grenadier Guards, Household Cavalry and much more. | The English Civil War Society | Performed |
| 15 July* | Abbey Field, Colchester, Essex | The British Army (16 Air Assault Brigade and Colchester Garrison) | The Colchester Military Festival - the show's third year and even bigger and better! Living history and arena displays of Classical Greek warriors to 1980s troops featuring the elite of British re-enactment. A central part of the ambitious army show, which this year also included air displays by three Spitfire fighters, and army helicopters. Despite being perhaps the most ambitious show of its kind in the UK with 30,000 visitors present, it offered amazing value at only £5 per person or £15 per family. Discount for early booking, click the link above for more details. | Various performers | Repeat event - Performed |
| 16 July* | Abbey Field, Colchester, Essex | Snake in the Grass Ltd |
Our full programme of re-enactments as per Saturday's military festival, augmenting the locally-arranged Colchester Chariot Spectacular (very close to the site of the original racing circus recently discovered). |
Various performers | Performed |
| August 27-Bank Holiday 28* | Norfolk Heritage Park, Sheffield | Sheffield City Council | The Sheffield Fayre - Our fourth year and even bigger & better than ever - a major Classical Greek to post-WWII multi-period event with living history, combat, displays and entertainments, as part of this popular annual event. Free admission. | Various performers | Repeat event - Performed |
| 9-10 September* | Cliveden, Buckinghamshire | The National Trust | Blasts from the Past - Large Classical Greek to 1980s multi-period with living history, skirmishes, displays, music, dance and entertainments. Our third year in this splendid and picturesque location. So popular, the National Trust were forced to shut the gates on both days! see EventPlan news for details. | Various performers | Repeat event - Performed |
| 30 September -1 October* | Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire | Nottinghamshire County Council | Sherwood Forest Time Trail - whilst walking through the forest and round the picturesque Major Oak pathway, visitors met some the people and characters who have lived in or helped to shape the history of this famous forest from ancient times. Free admission. | Various performers | Repeat event - Performed |
Enquiries
If you have any queries, would like us to book or organise an event on your behalf, please contact us. Or, if you are the owner or administrator of an historic site, or the organiser of a town/city festival, find out what we can offer you by clicking onto Event Services.
Re-enactment groups, performers and traders
Please contact us if you are interested in taking part in the above or future EventPlan shows. Click the link for our Standard terms and conditions for participation. Traders please click for details of trading opportunties.
Previous seasons
Click for details of our 2001 to 2005 seasons, or visit our galleries for photos.
A brief history of re-enactment
Interested in how and why re-enactment has become so popular? Click on the link to read a history of re-enactment.
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Updated 2 October 2006