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Sealed Knot soldier fires up first Dabbers Dash of 2025

Sealed Knot soldier fires up first Dabbers Dash of 2025

By Jonathan White
The first Dabbers Dash of 2025 was given the royal seal of approval in Nantwich.

The popular community run/walk/wheel was started by a musketeer on the same day as the annual Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ English Civil War re-enactment.

January 28, 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ re-enactment

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

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people witnessed the 52nd annual Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ English Civil War re-enactment in glorious winter sunshine.

Activities took place during the day at St Mary’s Acton, St Mary’s Nantwich, Nantwich Museum, Pillory Street pillory, and the town square.

January 26, 2025
Town set for “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment 2025

Town set for “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment 2025

By Jonathan White
The town is gearing up for the annual “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day event which takes place on Saturday January 25.

The Sealed Knot troops will gather to re-enact the original battle which took place in 1644, marking the end of the siege of the town during the English Civil War.

January 14, 2025
More volunteers needed for Battle of Nantwich re-enactment

More volunteers needed for Battle of Nantwich re-enactment

Organisers of the 2025 Battle of Nantwich re-enactment are appealing for more volunteers to help at the event.

The annual Holly Holy Day re-enactment takes place on Saturday 25th January.

January 5, 2025
Richmond Villages named as main Battle of Nantwich sponsor

Richmond Villages named as main Battle of Nantwich sponsor

Richmond Villages Nantwich has been named as headline sponsor for the annual Battle of Nantwich re-enactment.

The event, to take place on January 25, draws thousands of visitors each year.

December 24, 2024
Volunteers needed for annual Battle of Nantwich re-enactment

Volunteers needed for annual Battle of Nantwich re-enactment

By Jonathan White
Organisers of the annual “Holly Holy Day” Battle of Nantwich re-enactment are calling for more volunteers to help bring the historic event to life.

The re-enactment, a staple in the town’s calendar, commemorates the 1644 siege and subsequent victory during the English Civil War.

December 6, 2024
Tributes paid to Battle of Nantwich stalwart after sudden death

Tributes paid to Battle of Nantwich stalwart after sudden death

By Jonathan White
The Nantwich community and members of the Sealed Knot are mourning the sudden death of Colin Bisset, of Nantwich.

Colin, who died recently of a heart attack, aged 83, was a devoted member of the Sealed Knot for many years.

October 26, 2024
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
Visitors attend ‘Holly Holy Day’ events in Acton

Visitors attend ‘Holly Holy Day’ events in Acton


St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton staged several events during the annual ‘Holly Holy Day’ on Saturday.

The events took place on the same day as The Sealed Knot Battle of Nantwich re-enactment in Nantwich

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
Holly Holy Day Battle of Nantwich 2024 events at St Mary’s Acton

Holly Holy Day Battle of Nantwich 2024 events at St Mary’s Acton

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton have organised ‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events on Saturday 27th January 2024.

They will take place on the same day as The Sealed Knot stage their parade and battle re-enactment in Nantwich.

January 18, 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