The Storming of Bolton - thrilling FREE battle reenactment on 7 & 8 July

Cannon will fire, drums will sound, and swords will clash as the English Civil War returns to Bolton - almost 375 years since the notorious massacre by Royalist troops! Go to for more information! Roundheads and Cavaliers will descend on 7-8 July for ‘The Storming of Bolton’ – an exciting weekend of thrilling battles and fascinating ‘living history’ in the grounds of Bolton School, all free for local people and staged by costumed reenactors from The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote, the local regiment of the Sealed Knot reenactment society. The living history encampment will be open from 10am until 4pm, with battle in the afternoon - The Earl of Manchester’s Regiment has been awarded a £9,800 regional grant from the Heritage Lottery Fundtowards the costs of the project, which means it will be free for local families. Thanks to the generous support of Bolton School, the project’s education days and first event in July will give you