| Where: | Sutton Bank, North Yorkshire at the National Park Centre |
| When: | Sunday near 14th October |
| Time: | 10 am - 4 pm |
The Battle of Byland was a victory for the Scots over the English and took place on 14th October 1322, part of the Scottish Wars of Independence. Edward II of England was in retreat after an unsuccessful campaign in Scotland, and Robert the Bruce took advantage of the weakened state of the English army to seize a significant victory on the precipitous slopes at Sutton Bank. A large monument was erected in 2022 to mark the 700th Anniversary, and now an annual living history weekend takes place at the Visitor Centre just over the road from the monument. There are activities for all ages including children’s crafts, arms and weapon demonstrations, cookery, falconry, guided walks on the battlefield, and tastings of the specially brewed beer.
Helpful Hints
In 2024 it was on Sunday 13th October- 2025 details are yet to be announced but likely to be on Sunday 12th.
The event is a collaboration between several bodies including the Battlefields Trust and the North York Moors National Park.
Click here for the Battlefields Trust: https://www.battlefieldstrust.com/
and event listing: https://www.battlefieldstrust.com/event.asp?EventID=1460
and here for the National Park: https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk
and Sutton Bank: https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/things-to-do/attractions/sutton-bank-national-park-centre
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