Steel, Swords and Spectacle: Legends of Steel Tournament returns to Kryal Castle this May

Sharpen your swords and dust off your chainmail — Legends of Steel is back, and it’s bringing the thunder to Kryal Castle for one epic weekend of medieval mayhem.

This is your chance to step into a real-life Game of Thrones (minus the dragons… probably). Back by popular demand, the Legends of Steel Medieval Combat Tournament is two full days of ground-shaking, steel-clashing action that’ll have you cheering, ducking, and wondering if you were born in the wrong century.

Legends of Steel Medieval Combat Tournament

• When: Saturday 24 May – Sunday 25 May
• Where: Kryal Castle, 121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek, Ballarat
• Tickets: here (10% cheaper online)

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Here’s what’s going down:

• Hardcore one-on-one duels with longswords, polearms, sword and shield — the whole brutal buffet
• Massive melees featuring multiple fighters going full gladiator mode
• Outrance battles, which are basically medieval MMA in full armour (yes, it’s as wild as it sounds)
• And of course, knights in full regalia charging at each other on warhorses in a proper joust

Between the battles, you can test your aim with some archery, mix up a potion or two, and even send the kids off to Knight School to train up as the next generation of sword-swinging legends. There’ll be authentic armour and weaponry on display too, so you can nerd out to your heart’s content.

Want to feast like a king? Don’t miss the Legends of Steel Medieval Feast on Saturday night — a three-course medieval banquet with roving entertainers and a live sword fight thrown in for good measure. Because nothing pairs with roast meat like knights brawling beside your table. Secure your seats here!

And hey, don’t drive home in your chainmail — you can stay the night in the Castle’s on-site accommodation. Cosy beds, castle vibes, and no Uber needed. Book a bed here!

words by staff writer