Welcome to the 15th Century
The Beaufort Companye portrays the household of a retainer to the Dukes of Somerset and Beaufort family during the late 15th Century, specifically the period known as The Wars of The Roses. Our aim is to bring to the public a new and exciting interpretation of the period via our authentic and interactive portrayal of medieval military and civilian life. For more details see “About Us”
The Beaufort Companye portrays the household of a retainer to the Dukes of Somerset and Beaufort family during the late 15th Century, specifically the period known as The Wars of The Roses. Our aim is to bring to the public a new and exciting interpretation of the period via our authentic and interactive portrayal of medieval military and civilian life. For more details see “About Us”
The Companye delivers a wide range of events in the UK from the intimate portrayal of a Lord's Household to tournaments, murder mysteries, castle sieges and full scale battle re-enactments incorporating combined archery, infantry, cannon and cavalry displays. We regularly attend European events and in 2015 took part in the 600th Anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. For more details please see “Hire Us”.
We are a nationwide group and are always looking to recruit individuals and families to portray both civilian and military members of the Companye, including archers, bill-men and harnessed men-at-arms. For enquiries over membership please see “Becoming a Member”
Latest News
January 2019
The Beaufort Companye wishes all its members, supporters and friends a very Happy New Year. You can now follow us on our new Twitter feed @BeaufortCompnye as well as keep up to date with the forthcoming 2019 re-enactment season.
June 2014
Medieval Weekend and Jousting event - Avoncroft Museum - June 15th 2014 Video by Neil Pugh
January 2012
The Beaufort Companye appear in Issue 93 of Skirmish Magazine which is on sale now. The article covers the Companye’s re-enactment of the First Battle of St Albans in 2011.
September 2011
At the 550th anniversary event at Mortimer's Cross, the Beaufort Companye assisted in the filming of a forthcoming History Channel programme titled "No County for Old Men". The programme, presented by John Thompson and Simon Day, is scheduled to be aired at the end of April 2012 on The History Channel.
July 2011
Chris Heild and Adam Dolling of the Beaufort Companye appear on the cover of issue 90 of Skirmish, on sale now. The Beauforts are also the subject matter on this year's 2011 Tewkesbury Festival poster painted each year by Graham Turner.
May 2011
The Beaufort Companye, along with members of the Wars of the Roses Federation, will be appearing in Issue 90 of Skirmish following their attendance at the 550th Anniversary event at Towton. The magazine will be on sale in June
The Beaufort Companye, along with members of the Wars of the Roses Federation, will be appearing in Issue 90 of Skirmish following their attendance at the 550th Anniversary event at Towton. The magazine will be on sale in June
April 2011
At the recent 550th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Towton the Beaufort Companye assisted BBC TV in filming a documentary on this important battle. Details of transmission dates will be published in due course.
March 2011
The Beaufort Companye will be appearing at the Royal Armouries in Leeds on the 26 and 27 March 2011 as part of a series of events commemorating the 550th anniversary of the Battle of Towton fought on Palm Sunday, 29 March 1461. For more information follow the link below:
http://www.royalarmouries.org/events/events-at-leeds/calendar/2011-03-26/towton-1461
http://www.royalarmouries.org/events/events-at-leeds/calendar/2011-03-26/towton-1461
February 2011
The Beaufort Companye appear in Issue 86 of Skirmish Magazine following our August Bank Holiday event at Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire. The magazine is on sale now from all good newsagents.
Members of the Beaufort Companye will be in York on 24 February 2011 taking part in the annual Jorvik Festival. We will be appearing in "Battlefield Bloodshed - The Evolution of Warfare from the Romans to the late Middle Ages". Displays take place at 10.30, 12.00, 14.00, 15.30 in St Sampson’s Square, York. Tel: 01904 615505 to pre-book....hope to see you there.
The Beaufort Companye appear in Issue 86 of Skirmish Magazine following our August Bank Holiday event at Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire. The magazine is on sale now from all good newsagents.
Members of the Beaufort Companye will be in York on 24 February 2011 taking part in the annual Jorvik Festival. We will be appearing in "Battlefield Bloodshed - The Evolution of Warfare from the Romans to the late Middle Ages". Displays take place at 10.30, 12.00, 14.00, 15.30 in St Sampson’s Square, York. Tel: 01904 615505 to pre-book....hope to see you there.
September 2010
The Beaufort Companye and the Burgh Household appeared in Issue 84 of Skirmish Magazine following our recent joint event at Gainsborough Old Hall, Lincolnshire
The Beaufort Companye and the Burgh Household appeared in Issue 84 of Skirmish Magazine following our recent joint event at Gainsborough Old Hall, Lincolnshire
August 2010
The Beaufort Companye attended the 550th Anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth during which Allan Harley and other members of the Companye assisted Channel 4 in the filming of a Time Team Special on the discovery of the true site of this famous battle.
The Beaufort Companye attended the 550th Anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth during which Allan Harley and other members of the Companye assisted Channel 4 in the filming of a Time Team Special on the discovery of the true site of this famous battle.
June 2010
The Beaufort Companye appeared in Issue 80 of Skirmish Magazine following their “Rise and Fall of Richard III” event at Kenilworth Castle.
The Beaufort Companye appeared in Issue 80 of Skirmish Magazine following their “Rise and Fall of Richard III” event at Kenilworth Castle.
April 2010
The Companye Chairman, Allan Harley, was interviewed by Radio 4 during a programme on the Battle of Bosworth. Listen to the interview here.
The Companye Chairman, Allan Harley, was interviewed by Radio 4 during a programme on the Battle of Bosworth. Listen to the interview here.
Upcoming Events for 2019
Avoncroft Museum
Medieval New Year
5 and 7 April
Medieval New Year
5 and 7 April
Raglan Castle
Home with the Tudors
21 and 22 April
Home with the Tudors
21 and 22 April
Haddon Hall
Medieval Tourney
11 and 12 May
Medieval Tourney
11 and 12 May
Traquair House, Scotland
Beauforts North of the Wall
25 and 26 May
Beauforts North of the Wall
25 and 26 May
The Battle of Barnet 1471
8 and 9 June
8 and 9 June
Castle Bolton
War in the North
29 and 30 June
War in the North
29 and 30 June
Tewkesbury Medieval Festival
Battle Re-enactment
13 and 14 July
Battle Re-enactment
13 and 14 July
Ruddlan Castle, Wales
Jasper Tudor's Welsh Raid
27 and 28 July
Jasper Tudor's Welsh Raid
27 and 28 July
Battle of Evesham 1265
Medieval Festival
3 and 4 August
Medieval Festival
3 and 4 August
Battle of Bosworth 1485
Bosworth Battlefield Visitor's Centre
17 and 18 August
Bosworth Battlefield Visitor's Centre
17 and 18 August
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Whittington Castle, Oswestry
A Grand Tourney
31 Aug and 1 Sept
A Grand Tourney
31 Aug and 1 Sept
Avoncroft Building Museum
28 and 29 Sept
28 and 29 Sept
Herzberg Castle, Germany
The BEF of Tour
19 and 20 Oct
The BEF of Tour
19 and 20 Oct
Rhuddlan Castle 27/28 July 2019
The group is continuing its training programme at Fulford Village Hall in Staffordshire.
The focus of the training is to promote the development of all activities which form part of the group's show. Specifically, improving group demonstrations, Health and Safety and developing new ideas in historical interpretation. In addition, new members are welcome to come along and take part.
Venue: Fulford Village Hall
Time: Tuesday 8-10pm
The group is continuing its training programme at Fulford Village Hall in Staffordshire.
The focus of the training is to promote the development of all activities which form part of the group's show. Specifically, improving group demonstrations, Health and Safety and developing new ideas in historical interpretation. In addition, new members are welcome to come along and take part.
Venue: Fulford Village Hall
Time: Tuesday 8-10pm