Over the Drawbridge

Discover life inside a Medieval Castle.

Life in a medieval castle was filled with a constant hubbub of busied work in the kitchens, preparations for celebrations in the Great Hall, and religious worship in each castle's own chapel. And the layout of a typical Medieval castle tended to be influenced by domestic needs rather than defensive concerns.

However, of course, life in a Medieval castle would have also included military activities. On many days, knights would have practiced their skills to defend their lord – and his king – in battle. Preparations were made to defend the castle in case it came under siege, and machinery was made to defend the castle in times of attack.

How A Knight Shall Be Armed

The 15th Century was the high point of the armourers craft, with knights across Europe taking to the field of battle in elaborate and almost impregnable suits of plate armour.

Discover how a knight of the 15th Century would arm themselves for combat during the Wars of the Roses.