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The full medieval combat experience. An hour's tuition with a real English longbow, followed by an hour learning to fight using real medieval swordfighting techniques, using replica armour and weapons. For one day only on Sunday 24th March 2024.

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Road Directions

Sat nav: The postcode will lead you to some houses nearby. If you're using Google Maps, just put 'White Dragon Activity Centre' in and the magic of Google will lead you straight to us. If not, continue along Colne Road until you see our signs (important: if you haven't visited before, read the notes below!)

Public Transport Directions

Train: We're a five-minute walk up a country road from Bures railway station. Turn left out of the station, left again (be very careful of the road) and take the first left immediately after the bridge. Keep walking, out of the village and along the country road, until you see our signs near a farm.

Of Sword and Bow

Type:Historical Event

Colne Road, Bures, Colchester, Essex, CO8 5DJ
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