Article: Castle is host to joust spectacular.

FAMILIES can enjoy a taste of medieval jousting at Scarborough Castle this weekend.

In a spectacular display of epic ceremony, chivalry and combat, King Henry VIII and his entourage will take part in a grand Tudor tournament complete with mounted skill-at-arms and the event highlight - a genuine Tudor joust!

"Unlike many modern joust re-creations the lances used will not be tipped with balsa but will be a single piece of wood - packing a real punch when they contact with the wooden shields and 5mm thick, steel helmets," said Jon Hogan, regional events manager of English Heritage.

"It is only two years since Scarborough Castle last hosted a ...

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