Battle of Towton Walks (Formerly Service & Re-enactment)

Where: Towton, Yorkshire
When: Palm Sunday
Time: 10 am- 4 pm

 

The Battle of Towton was fought on Palm Sunday 1461 in a snowstorm and was the bloodiest battle fought on English soil. Towton Battlefield Society organize a programme of events throughout the year and an annual commemorative event to remember the dead on both sides of the conflict known as the Wars of the Roses. See notes below as the event has evolved over time. In earlier years,as well as a battle re-enactment in the afternoon, there was a moving open-air religious service and a series of  guided walks over the battlefield at regular intervals throughout the day. Currently, there are still guided walks and you can visit the living history encampment which has numerous authentically made items for sale. In the past the nearby barn hosted local groups and historical societies had stands selling merchandise, giving information and showing finds from the battlefield. Please note that my photographs show the event as it was in earlier years rather than as it is now.

Helpful Hints

Walks around the Battlefield still take place every year, and in 2024 there should be living history and have a go archery with plenty for families to do. It can be very muddy on the walk -wrap up well and wear sensible footwear.

In 2025 Palm Sunday will be on Sunday 13th April- follow the link below for full details and tickets for the walks..

When they hosted the larger public event, as you approached the village you’d see plenty of signs – and you could just follow them to ample free off-street parking right next to the start of the walks.Food and drink are no longer available on site-you might like to get in out of the cold and visit the Rockingham Arms which is within easy walking distance and does great Yorkshire Pudding.

Click here for the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082727043289

Click here for the event website : http://www.towton.org.uk/

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