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Day Tour · Southern England · Runs each August

Medieval Battles
Reenactments

Knights in full armour, cavalry charges and siege warfare. A truly unique action photography challenge with expert tuition throughout.

For photographers who'd rather be in the field than the tourist bus.

1 Day
£65pp
Max 7 Guests
Dates via Meetup
Transport Included
Duration
1 Day
Group Size
Max 7
Fitness Level
Easy
Meeting Point
London
Next Date
2nd Aug 2026
Price
£65pp

About This Tour

Action photography at its most spectacular

Each August, some of England's most spectacular medieval battle reenactments take place across Southern England. Knights in full armour, cavalry charges, archery and siege warfare, all recreated with meticulous authenticity. This is fast, dramatic action photography, and it demands technique. Your guide will ensure you arrive prepared.

The pre-event briefing covers everything you need: shutter speeds for freezing fast-moving subjects, continuous burst mode, autofocus tracking, and how to position yourself relative to the action and the light. Throughout the event your guide works alongside you, offering real-time feedback as the battles unfold and helping you adapt to changing conditions and compositions.


Key Subjects

What you'll photograph

01
Cavalry Charges
Freeze galloping warhorses mid-stride - one of the most demanding and rewarding action photography challenges there is.
02
Hand-to-Hand Combat
Capture the chaos and drama of sword-fights and infantry clashes. Anticipation and timing are everything.
03
Archery & Siege Warfare
The repetition of archery volleys and siege equipment gives you multiple attempts to nail the perfect shot.
04
Portrait & Detail Shots
Between the action, photograph the fine detail of authentic medieval armour, weapons and costume up close.

Day Schedule

How the day unfolds

We depart from central London in our private minibus. Your guide uses the journey to brief you on the key techniques for action photography - shutter speed selection, AF-C tracking settings, burst mode and how to read the action to anticipate the decisive moment.
We arrive ahead of the event opening. Your guide walks the site with you, identifying the best shooting positions relative to the action areas and the sun, and gives you a full settings-check on your equipment before the battles begin.
The main event spans the full day with multiple displays and reenactments. Your guide stays with you throughout, offering real-time feedback between bouts, helping you relocate for better angles, and explaining what to look for in the next wave of action.
After the final display, we review a selection of the day's best shots together on the way back to London - discussing what worked technically, what to try differently, and how to process your action images for maximum impact.

What's Included

Everything taken care of

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Return Transport from LondonPrivate minibus from central London and back.
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Expert Photography GuideA professional action photographer with you throughout the day.
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Event EntryFull day access to the reenactment event.
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Action Photography TuitionFull briefing plus real-time coaching throughout every display.
Refreshments en RouteTea, coffee and light refreshments on the way.
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Secure BookingBook your place securely via our Meetup group. Full refund if we cancel or need to reschedule.

Equipment: Bring your own camera and lenses. For action photography, a telephoto lens (200mm or longer) and a camera that handles continuous shooting well will give you the best results. A second body as backup is always worth having. We can lend kit on the day if needed, and can also provide an opportunity to try telephoto lenses you might not own. Just let us know when you book.


Gallery

Images from Medieval Battles


FAQs

Common questions

A telephoto lens - 200mm or longer - is ideal for isolating subjects against backgrounds and getting close to the action from a safe viewing distance. Bring your own camera and lenses as usual; we can lend telephoto lenses on the day if you'd like to try something different or need a backup. A fast memory card and a fully charged battery (bring a spare) are essential.
This one runs each August, and the date is announced on our Meetup group as soon as it is confirmed. Book your place through our Meetup group. Future dates are announced on the Meetup page as they're confirmed.
Not at all. The pre-event briefing is specifically designed to get you ready regardless of your current skill level. We cover all the settings and techniques you need before the action starts.
We position ourselves at the designated photographer areas which give excellent access to the action areas - close enough for compelling images with a 200mm lens, safely behind the barrier lines. Your guide knows the best positions at each event.

What Guests Say

Reviews from past guests

★★★★★

"In 2022 I joined two UK Photo Tours day trips — jousting and a vintage air show. I truly appreciated all arrangements from Dion. He is very kind and generous in sharing not only his own equipment but also his photography knowledge across different genres. The whole experience exceeded my expectations."

Jan W. · UK Photo Tours Day Trips · via Google
★★★★★

"I had a wonderful experience with UK Photo Tours. The day trip was amazing — I learned a lot and improved my photography. I definitely recommend Dion as an excellent teacher and tour guide. Highly recommended if you want to learn more about photography in a hands-on setting."

A.H. · UK Photo Tours Day Trip · via Google
★★★★★

"I had attended 3 one-day trips to Stonehenge, the Shuttleworth air show and the Loxwood Joust with UK Photo Tours and had high expectations. I wasn't disappointed! Dion, our guide, was extremely helpful and spent plenty of one-to-one time with each of us. A very pleasant experience, I'll definitely join another trip with UK Photo Tours in the future."

AP · UK Photo Tours Day Trips · via Google

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Last updated September 2026