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PIC SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ re-enactment

PIC SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ re-enactment

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed another spectacular Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ English Civil War re-enactment.

The event took place in and around Nantwich town centre and on Mill Island yesterday (Saturday January 27).

January 28, 2024
Battle of Nantwich – “Holly Holy Day” – schedule

Battle of Nantwich – “Holly Holy Day” – schedule

Activities begin at 10am today (January 27) for the annual Battle of Nantwich re-enactment.

There are general activities around the town centre between 10am and 12.45pm.

January 27, 2024
Dabbers Dash participants

Dabbers Dash community run to be started by Sealed Knot

By Jonathan White
A Sealed Knot musketeer will start this weekend’s community ‘Dabbers Dash’ event – held on the same day as the “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment.

The ‘Dabbers Dash’ is a free informal community run/walk/wheel that takes place one Saturday each month around Barony Park and Sandford Road.

January 24, 2024
Town gears up for ‘Battle of Nantwich’ re-enactment 2024

Town gears up for ‘Battle of Nantwich’ re-enactment 2024

By Jonathan White
The town is gearing up for one its busiest days of the year later this month when The Battle of Nantwich re-enactment takes place.

This year the “Holly Holy Day” event takes place on Saturday January 27 in and around Nantwich town centre and on Mill Island.

January 9, 2024
Appeal for volunteers for Battle of Nantwich event

Appeal for volunteers for Battle of Nantwich event

Organisers of the Battle of Nantwich Holly Holy Day event are calling for volunteers to come forward and help.

The event, held every January, is arguably one of the biggest single-day events held by the town.

November 20, 2023
Thousands watch “Battle of Nantwich” events in town centre and Acton

Thousands watch “Battle of Nantwich” events in town centre and Acton

PICTURE SPECIAL
Thousands of people gathered in Nantwich and Acton to enjoy the 50th anniversary of the “Battle of Nantwich” on Holly Holy Day.

Events took place in Acton and across the town, before the Sealed Knot parade down Welsh Row and the battle re-enactment on Mill Island in Nantwich.

January 22, 2023
King Charles ready for 50th Battle of Nantwich this weekend!

King Charles ready for 50th Battle of Nantwich this weekend!

King Charles I will be making a special “Royal” appearance at the 50th anniversary of the “Battle of Nantwich” this Saturday.

The Monarch who sat on the throne back in 1644 at the real Battle of Nantwich between the Cavaliers and Roundheads is making a comeback!

January 19, 2023
Town set to enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment 2023

Town set to enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment 2023

By Jonathan White
The town is preparing to host the ‘Battle of Nantwich’ in and around Nantwich town centre and Mill Island on Saturday January 21.

This year is the 50th anniversary of the first Battle of Nantwich re-enactment.

January 7, 2023
‘Holly Holy Day’ 2023 events at St Mary’s Church, Acton

‘Holly Holy Day’ 2023 events at St Mary’s Church, Acton

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton, near Nantwich, have organised ‘Holly Holy Day’ events on Saturday January 21, on the day of The Sealed Knot Battle of Nantwich re-enactment.

The church will be open from 9am until 11.30am serving hot drinks and buttered toast.

January 5, 2023
Battle of Nantwich “Holly Holy Day” set for January 21

Battle of Nantwich “Holly Holy Day” set for January 21

Nantwich is set to host the annual “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment once again on January 21.

The “Holly Holy Day” celebration marks the 1644 Battle in the town, which proved to be one of the key events in the English Civil War between the Royalists and Parliamentarians.

December 20, 2022
PIC SPECIAL: Holly Holy Day celebrates 50th anniversary

PIC SPECIAL: Holly Holy Day celebrates 50th anniversary

Holly Holy Day events took place in Nantwich and Acton on Saturday, writes Jonathan White.

There was no battle re-enactment this year due to the pandemic.

January 24, 2022
‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events at St Mary’s Church, Acton

‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events at St Mary’s Church, Acton

St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton have organised ‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events this Saturday January 22.

The church will be open from 9am until 11:30am serving hot drinks and buttered toast.

January 17, 2022
Holly Holy Day in Nantwich commemorated by town museum

Holly Holy Day in Nantwich commemorated by town museum

Holly Holy Day in Nantwich is Saturday January 22 – the day residents celebrated the end in 1644 of the Royalist siege of the town by wearing a sprig of holly in their hats.

And while this year’s Battle of Nantwich re-enactment has been cancelled due to Covid, there are other events taking place to commemorate the occasion.

January 12, 2022