The Battle of Nantwich re-enactment will take place in and around Nantwich town centre and on Mill Island on Saturday 25 January.

The Sealed Knot's faithful troops will gather in the historic town of Nantwich to re-enact the battle of 1644, marking the end of the siege of the town during the English Civil War.

The headline sponsor this year are Richmond Villages Nantwich, a leading retirement community in Cheshire.

The Sealed Knot's faithful troops will gather in the historic town of Nantwich to re-enact the battle of 1644, marking the end of the siege of the town during the English Civil War (Jonathan White).

A variety of activities will take place during the day at St Mary's Church, Acton; St Mary's Church, Nantwich; Nantwich Museum, Pillory Street; and the town square, along with a parade and the battle re-enactment on Mill Island.

There will be live entertainment including Musket, Pike & Drums demonstrations on the town square and Morris Dancers around the town, from 10am, and tours of St Mary's Nantwich from 10am and a talk inside the church at 11.45am.

Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street has Civil War guided one and a half hour walking tours from the Museum at 10.15am and 11.45am (walking tour tickets £6 (members £5), children free).

Music with 17th-century musicians Forlorne Hope runs from 12pm to 1pm with wargames from 1pm.

Children's activities run between 10am and 3pm. A Royal Rumble exhibition will also take place in the community gallery with English Civil War Collections borrowed from the Grosvenor Museum.

The parade of several hundred Sealed Knot troops leaves Malbank School & Sixth Form College at 12.45pm and travels along Welsh Row to arrive in the town centre at 1pm.

The Sealed Knot troops parade to Mill Island to re-enact the 1644 battle from 1.30pm (Jonathan White).

The wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial on the town square at 1.10pm will commemorate the people who died in the Civil War Battle of Nantwich and other battles.

There will be a troop inspection at 1.30pm before the Sealed Knot troops parade to Mill Island to re-enact the 1644 battle.

Spectators are welcome onto Mill Island from 1.45pm. Cost = £5 for adults, £2 for children (5 to 15 years), £4 for concessions and £10 family of 4.

Volunteers are welcome to help with marshalling on the day. Tasks include: assisting with set up, directing public & crowd control, selling wristbands, assisting with clear down, and litter picking on Mill Island.

Chairperson of Holly Holy Day committee, Jo Lowry, said: "We are excited to welcome visitors from near and far to the historic town of Nantwich for this year's event on Saturday 25 January 2025.

"The day brings history to life with the incredible dedication of The Sealed Knot's faithful troops.

The headline sponsor of The Batlle of Nantwich re-enactment 2025 are Richmond Villages Nantwich, a leading retirement community (Jonathan White).

"Alongside the thrilling re-enactment on Mill Island, the town will come alive with activities, parades, and events at beloved landmarks like St Mary's Church, Nantwich Museum, and the town square.

"It is a wonderful day of history, community, and remembrance for all ages, and we can't wait to share it with you."

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