Cavalier and Roundhead will again clash at Carew Castle as battles of the English Civil War are re-enacted - but this time there will be no long-term casualties.
The Sealed Knot - the foremost military re-enactment society in Europe - will be making a welcome return to Carew over the weekend of July 7 and 8. Their 'battleground' will be on the southern shore of the Carew Millpond with very realistic clashes between pike carrying and musket firing protagonists in full period costume.
Carew Castle features prominently in the story of how the Civil War affected Pembrokeshire. The castle see-sawed between the rivals and was held at different times for the King and for the Parliamentarians. As a result, the building suffered a great deal of damage.
The Sealed Knot's return is at the invitation of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority which runs the castle and nearby tidal mill. There will be two major 'battles' - very much a spectacle against the backdrop of the castle - at 7 pm on Saturday and 2.30 pm on Sunday. And on both days, from 11.30, there will be living history displays, drill demonstrations and opportunities to see authentic uniforms, armour and equipment.
Before massing at Carew, the Sealed Knot will also be staging a skirmish on Tenby's North Beach at 2 pm on Saturday.
Entry fees to the castle and mill will be £2.80 for adults and £1.90 for children. The sites are open seven days a week from 10 am to 5 pm.
Further information is available by contacting (01646) 651782.