This summer the BSL Interpreted Jousting Tournament returns, this year with the addition of Falconry.
On Saturday 10 August, a designated BSL (British Sign Language) area within the Jousting Field will be available with interpretation of the event for those with hearing impairments and their friends and families to enjoy.
The Knights of Royal England will be entertaining visitors with exhilarating displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with a Royal Box. Battling it out in the saddle and on foot in one-to-one combat, the valiant knights will then compete for points to find this season’s ultimate champion. Choose which knight to support and then cheer them to glory.
On this day you can also be entertained by the falconry displays from Willow’s Bird of Prey Centre. The displays will last about 20 minutes and will happen twice a day. After the displays, you’ll have a chance to see these wonderful birds of prey up close and personal.
Entrance to the BSL interpretation area at the Jousting Tournament and Falconry is included in a BSL Gardens Only or BSL Castle & Gardens admission ticket.
Please do not book BSL Interpreted Jousting tickets unless someone in your party has a hearing impairment.
Saturday 10 August
Jousting:
BSL Interpreted Jousting area opens at 1pm
Jousting tournament begins at 2.15pm
Jousting tournament finishes by 3.00pm
Falconry:
BSL interpreted falconry displays will be available on the day at 11.30am & 3.45pm
Castle:
If you are visiting the Castle, there will be a BSL interpreter inside the Castle 10.30am – 1.00pm & 3.45pm – 5.00pm. The Castle is usually busiest in the afternoons on jousting days. A Castle ticket is required.
The BSL interpretation area will be signposted and roped off from the general public. To gain access to this area please show your booking confirmation. Seating will be on the grass so you may wish to bring a blanket.
Keep up to date with the jousting leader board throughout the season. View a gallery of photos on Hever Castle’s Pinterest.
Entrance to the BSL interpretation area at the Jousting Tournament and Falconry is included in a BSL Gardens Only or BSL Castle & Gardens admission ticket.
Please do not book BSL Interpreted Jousting tickets unless someone in your party has a hearing impairment.
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