Medieval Reenactment

Ever had an interest in history? We may be the society for you!

Derby Medieval Society is a reenactment group focused primarily on the 12th century. Focusing upon different things;

Crafting!

Do you enjoy chatting with mates and learning new skills? Ever wanted to make historical clothing? Learn how to make Maille? We run weekly craft sessions where you can learn Heritage crafts and more!

We hold this at Kedleston Road campus in North Tower, room N502. Our give it a goes for craft will be on Monday the 23rd of September and Monday the 30th of September.

Combat!

Spears! Axes! Swords!

Every Saturday you can find us in Markeaton park. Where you'll be able to take part in our combat training sessions. These are competitive fights where we will teach you to effectively use historical weapons and shields, how best to combat enemies close quarters combat, or how Medieval Archers shoot.

To come to our combat sessions, we run every saturday at Markeaton Park at 11am and run till 15:00-16:00. These are drop in, drop out sessions. With no obligations to stay for the entire session.

You can find us near Famous Trains, or using the What Three Words ///socket.among.chairs

Community!

As a member of Derby MedSoc you will have access to the amazing reenactment community, and all that the events bring. Aside from pub visits, craft sessions and combat training; we also join our partner society Historia Normannis at national, and regional events.

So when the summer starts, and your lectures are all over, the stress of exams fading, and dissertations a distant memory, come join the friends you’ve spent the year with, as we head to any number of castles up and down the country, to put everything into practice!

To access our society we have a Union Charge of £5, where you will be able to access every single society, and a £3 pound charge to help us booking rooms, as well as funding for activities, events and trips. You can see our Monthly Schedule through our Calender Subpage.