Hedingham Castle's final joust event is a big hit once again

The event, which was held at Hedingham Castle, delighted guests with some historical family fun and games.

It was the third and final joust event of the year.

LOOKING ON: An aerial view of knights jousting (Image: Richard Bowers)

Previous events were held in April and June with similar success, with thousands through the gates on each occasion.

BACK IN TIME: Guests were treated to some historic battles and activities (Image: Richard Bowers)

The castle welcomed the Knights of Albion to the grounds in its latest outing, in what was their first time at the venue.

ON HORSEBACK: The Knights of Albion (Image: Richard Bowers)

There were plenty of activities to enjoy, such as archery, axe throwing and more.

It also saw the return of the family-run Eden Falconry, which provides educational falconry and bird of prey services.

SAYING HELLO: A knight and her horse greeting guests (Image: Richard Bowers)

Marketing manager Steffi Dry said: “We had a very successful last joust of the year with more than 1,000 guests each day.

“The crowd was wowed by the Knights of Albion. It was their first time jousting at Hedingham Castle and they were very well received.

EAGLE EYED: One knight pictured with a bird of prey (Image: Richard Bowers)

“Visitors enjoyed watching the jousting as well as sword battles with flaming weapons.

“Eden Falconry joined us and flew their magnificent birds for the first time since they've been allowed out since the national outbreak of avian flu.

BIRDS OF PREY: Lisa and Kirsty from the Eden Falconry with Zephyr the bald eagle and Gideon the golden eagle (Image: Richard Bowers)

“The medieval village with Pelican in her Piety was much enjoyed by all and featured authentic demonstrations of medieval crafts such as weaving, milling and smithing, and the Colchester Waits set the atmosphere with their medieval music.

ON SONG: The Colchester Waits (Image: Colchester Waits)

“Visitors were also invited to take part in archery, axe throwing and the ever-popular mechanical jousting horse for the children.

“It is safe to say a great weekend was had by all.”

CROSSING SWORDS: Two knights battle one another (Image: Richard Bowers)

Hedingham Castle still has some fantastic events to look forward to for the rest of the year.

These include some theatre showings, music events and the return of the Porsche Classics at the Castle event.

For more information, visit hedinghamcastle.co.uk/events.