Swordplay aplenty for George

Swordsmen will take over Clitheroe Castle for St George’s Day celebrations on Saturday and Sunday.

Academie Gloriana from the British Federation for Historical Swordsmanship will show off their swordsmanship from 11am to 4pm both days.

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Clitheroe Castle

Visitors will get to slay dragons, watch combat displays, handle weapons and learn to joust. Tickets not required, usual castle musuem fee – £4 adults, £3 concs, accompanied children free – applies.

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