Falconry Festival

There is something fascinating about the historic. Falconry, archery, fencing.....They conjure up images of the "three musketeers" and stories of magicians, knights & heroic deeds.Though readers of "Kes" might disagree!

 A poster caught my eye in the town hall recently. On 11-12th July Lord and Lady Benyon are hosting a falconry festival at their estate in Engelfield.(RG7 5EL) It opens at 9 and closes at 5pm. Tickets are £15. Ever on the scout for interesting things to do in the shires!

It promises Camels, horses and all types of Hawk and Falcon, traditional costumes and all the usual excitement!! You can even camp there -if you must! (The idea of camping amongst Camel**** does not appeal to me! Truth be told the idea of camping per se does not appeal to me, but you had guessed that hadn't you?) It all appears to be quite authentic  and professional from perusing the websites.....

http://www.falconryfestival.com/

http://www.englefieldestate.co.uk/