St George's Weekend

18 April 2009 at Leeds in the Tiltyard

Starts at:
10:00 on 18 April 2009
Finishes at:
17:00 on 19 April 2009
Suitable for:
General
Event type:
Horse show

Join us in celebrating our national hero, we have lots of activities over the weekend:

  • Enjoy the tale of St George and the Dragon portrayed in a traditional mummers plays, a folk play which originates in the Middle Ages.
  • Falconry.
  • Join the medieval musical duo providing Medieval music through out the day from their living history wagon.
  • Heraldry making with the Yorkshire Heraldry Society – Saturday 18th April only.
  • Our exciting St George and the Dragon joust; watch this legendary battle as he fights against the evil dragon, 2pm daily.

Some activities may carry a small charge

Timetable

The joust is held each day at 2.00pm in the Tiltyard next to the Museum.

Booking

All tickets can be booked through our Booking Line:
Tel: 0113 220 1985
Email: bookings@armouries.org.uk

Premium Balcony seats are undercover and centrally placed overlooking the Tiltyard. There is a maximum capacity of 20.

Prices

Seating Area Ticket Type Price
Standard Terrace Adult £4.00
Standard Terrace Concession (under 16’s or OAP) £2.00
Standard Terrace Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £10.00
Premium Balcony Adult £8.00
Premium Balcony Concession (under 16’s or OAP) £4.00
Premium Balcony Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £20.00

Visitor Information

The location address, map and a guide to getting here can be found on the Visitor Information page

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