Knights & Chivalry Incursion
Investigate the life of a knight and their code of chivalry. Students will:
- Explore European medieval social structure with an emphasis on the nobility
- Separate the myths and facts of medieval knighthood
- Discuss the customs and training of a medieval knight
- Examine replica medieval armour and weaponry
Optional extras include:
- Learn medieval archery techniques using a traditional longbow
- Play the popular games of Medieval Europe
Cost:
- Presentation minimum cost $500 up to 100 students, plus $5 per student over 100 students. Must also include at least one of the following activities:
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- Archery $5 per student AND/OR
- Games $5 per student
- Travel (over 50kms) $0.75 per km
- Accommodation $150 per night (over 100kms)
This presentation can be adapted to suit the needs of your students and the size of the group.
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![knight_incursion_1 squires armouring up a knight](https://abbeymuseum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/knight_incursion_1.jpg)
![knights_incursion knight with students](https://abbeymuseum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/knights_incursion.jpg)
![knight_incursion2 knight with happy people at a school](https://abbeymuseum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/knight_incursion2.jpg)