King Arthur's Great Halls, Tintagel
22/06/2024
Archery, axe throwing, sword fighting, combat lessons, live music, dancing & more...
Many years ago, there lived a King. In a land lost to time, the legend of his kingdom, and his sword, lives on.
Upon the wild coasts of North Cornwall, surrounded by jagged cliffs and sea mist, Tintagel village rises out of the ocean to give birth to this legend.
For fans of BBC Merlin, Throne of Glass, Dungeons & Dragons, and anyone who wants to let out their inner Knight of Valour, this one’s for you.
This is a full day event, starting from around 11:00 and finishing at 23:00 – with a break in between for you to freshen up and change from battle outfits into your evening regalia. The day will commence with…
Experience life as a warrior. Learn how to throw an axe with deathly precision, hit the bullseye every time with your arrow, and hold your own in a sword fight.
Inspired by ancient tournaments, this will give you the chance to prove yourself as a protector of the realm. Prepare and train for battle like your favourite fictional warrior, all in a place steeped in beauty and endless myth.
A banquet style lunch will keep you fuelled throughout the day. If you prefer a quieter experience, there’s the chance to bask in the coastal summer sun, shop for trinkets with our vendors and get to know everyone before the Ball.
After a day defending the Kingdom, enjoy an evening of celebration and revelry. Dance through the night to live music performed by our folk trio and learn traditional group dances with other guests. Walk the halls and experience life at a royal ball or delve into the mystery of the Arthurian legend with our medieval reenactors.
At sunset, everyone will gather back on the battlefield to witness characters like Arthur and the Dark Knight battle for the throne with flaming swords. After this thrilling performance, the winner of the Ball’s costume contest will be crowned and awarded their royal prize.
Everyone is welcome. Whether you attend alone, with friends or someone special, it’s a chance to meet fellow medieval, fantasy and Arthurian enthusiasts in a beautiful setting, all whilst wearing finery fit for King Arthur himself. If you’ve always dreamed of dressing up and being whisked away to a fantasy ball, this is your chance!
Swashbuckling Cornwall – Are you ready to test your mettle? Learn how to wield a sword like knights of old, different fighting techniques, and all the tricks of stage combat to create the ultimate battle scene.
Bowlore – Specialists in the medieval era, this group of reenactors will provide the opportunity for you to meet the Knights of the Round Table, watch live battles and learn more about medieval weaponry. They will also help us celebrate Midsummer and the solstice with a surprise performance of two traditional characters…
Book Fairies – Do you believe in Book Fairies? Enjoy the bookish treasure hunt throughout the entire Lost Lands Ball & Kings Games – if you find a book, it’s yours to keep! Read and enjoy whatever you find, then hide it (or a different book) next time you’re travelling somewhere for another bookworm to find and love.
Southwest Adventures – Axe throwing and archery specialists, there to help you hone your warrior skills.
The Smokin’ Smithy – Bespoke leather and metal workers, specialising in LARP and cosplay armour and accessories, all handcrafted on the Cornwall/Devon border.
Magic Organic Apothecary – Natural, organic skincare inspired by old herbal folklore and a sprinkling of magic.
The Wren and Limpet – Witchy wonders and cottage core crafts from the heart of Devon.
Legends of Wire – Handcrafted mystical and legendary creations dreamt up from long walks in the forest.
BathKraft – Earth conscious bath goodies, hand brewed by two witches and inspired by your favourite fantasy books, films and games.
Standing on the site of the old town hall and mayor’s office, King Arthurs Great Halls is an unassuming, traditional Cornish granite building with a secret hidden inside. Beyond the grey façade, a magnificent hall – set with panoramic stain glass depicting the Legend of Arthur, stretches out into rugged coastal countryside.
Here, you can experience an evening in Camelot. Dance the night away in front of the Stone Throne or convene with your closest friends around the Round Table. Gaze upon the story within the stain glass, a unique marvel – the largest collection of its kind in Europe.
The Halls are homage to the Legend, attracting pilgrims and dreamers from across the world since they opened in 1933. Tintagel itself is cited as the birthplace of King Arthur, with archaeological finds from over the years suggesting that his decedents remained here for many years.
Access to the full day event and activities – The Kings Games and The Lost Lands Ball. Fully catered lunch during the day and hors d’oeuvres during the evening. Opportunity to pose for pictures during The Games and at The Ball in front of the Round Table and sat in the Stone Throne, as well as access to all candid photos taken throughout the day. All of The Games activities are included in the price of the ticket, but we do recommend starting with your favourite first to avoid missing out due to time constraints.
The event is Arthurian / medieval themed, but this does not mean you have to wear historically accurate dress only. As its legend inspired, we would love to see fantasy cosplay as well as more traditional medieval outfits.
For The Kings Games activities during the day, we recommend warrior style clothing, with layers in case of poor weather. This could be anything from Viking battle tunics to Illyrian leathers or full medieval armour.
For The Lost Lands Ball in the evening, you can either wear your battle clothes from the day or change into evening wear. Inspiration can be taken from medieval banquets or High Fae balls – anything historical or fantasy forward that suits your style!
If dressing up is not your thing, we recommend neutral outdoor clothes for the daytime and black-tie style dress for the evening. Full dress up / black-tie is mandatory for the evening ball.
This event is primarily based of the Legend of King Arthur. However, inspiration for outfits or LARP characters can be taken from BBC Merlin, Sarah J Maas’ Throne of Glass, Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing, Dungeons and Dragons, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Vikings Valhalla, The Witcher and medieval history.
Tickets are for the full day and cannot be split down into parts. If you are unable to attend the day / evening section of the event, please let us know.
All attendees must be at least 18 by the day of the event. Guests may be asked for ID regardless of age at the entrance to the venue or when purchasing alcohol at the bar.
There are numerous public car parks around the village just a few minutes’ walk away from the venue. The venue does not have specific car parking.
LARP / foam weapons are permitted but only the provided equipment will be available to use during The Games. Any prop weapons not complying with our rules will be confiscated until after the event. Please see our general FAQs page for more details.
Lodging is not included in the price of the ticket; however, we have provided a list of nearby hotels below. There are also lots of private holiday rentals in the area.
We also highly recommend linking up with our group chat through Discord and our socials where you can meet other attendees and potentially organise room shares to reduce costs.
If arriving by car, the turn off the A39 road is clearly signposted to Tintagel and King Arthurs Great Halls.
If arriving by public transport, the closest train station is Bodmin Parkway – which is a direct line from London Paddington. From there, there is a bus route to Tintagel or alternatively taxis / shuttles and car hire companies – such as the ones listed below.
We also highly recommend linking up with our group chat through Discord and our socials where you can organise to lift share with other attendees.
We will offer a fully catered lunch during the day and hors d’oeuvres in the evening. We recommend eating dinner in the break between The Games and the start of The Ball. Please get in contact if you have a specific allergy / dietary requirement that we need to be aware of.
There will be a fully stocked bar where you can purchase soft drinks during the day and alcohol / soft drinks in the evening. Bringing your own alcohol or recreational drugs into the event will result in you being banned from the event.
The Hall is wheelchair access friendly but unfortunately does not have wheelchair friendly toilets. We endeavour to ensure our events can be enjoyed by everyone, but the age of some venues can restrict this. Please get in touch if you would like more details or have any questions.
We will be hosting several different events each year, each with a unique theme, story, and venue. Because of this, it is very unlikely that we will repeat this exact event each year, but there may be similar themes in the future.
