Get Medieval in London

Join us as we research and re-enact the skills and pastimes of history, including sword fighting, cooking, arts and crafts, and much more.

Indulge your historical hobbies

Do you want to fight like a knight, dress for a Royal Court, and eat like a King, all at a castle? Then get in touch - we'd love to have you join us! Contact us

Make new friends

Fight practice, social meet ups, themed revels and craft gatherings that are open to all. More info

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Join us in Thamesreach!

We are the greater London group of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA),
a practical history organisation that focuses on skills and activities from before 1600 while having a jolly good time!

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Hamlet of Hart’s Holt

Do you live in Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire? The Hamlet of Hart's Holt is a community of Thamesreach folks who live slightly North of London, but not quite co...

What to expect

So you've found our site, but perhaps you don't know where to start. We offer a lot of different opportunities - you may only be interested in the combat, where...

Meet-ups

Covid-19 restrictions are lifting, and we're eager to get back out and about. Check out our Recurring Activities page to find out what's next! Coffee and...

Find us on social media

A good way to keep up with what's happening in Thamesreach and around the Isles is to follow us on our social channels. Join our general Facebook group for ...

Restrictions have lifted in London and, after far too long, Thamesreach fighter practice is a go! We'll be having our first fighter practice for 2021 this Thursday 12th August in the Whitechapel area from 6...

Thamesreach Bunting Project

The Thamesreach Bunting is an ongoing project for the shire, started by Robert de Canterbury and Geneviève de Flechiere, to add atmosphere to our halls and revels. The bunting is currently undergoing...

Raglan Fair at Manor Farm, Bourne

As restrictions begin to lift, it is with much excitement that the Principality of Insulae Draconis is able to host Raglan Faire in the heart of Cambridgeshire from August 13-22. Our Principality Coronet T...

Find other Kingdoms and groups worldwide.

www.sca.org

Kingdom of Drachenwald includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

www.drachenwald.sca.org

Principality of Insulae Draconis includes the United Kingdom, Ireland and Iceland.

www.insulaedraconis.org

Three people in medieval dress wearing helmets

The SCA is a world-wide organisation - if you're not in London, you can probably find a group near you.