The Battle of Basing at Basing House

Join us to celebrate the re-opening of Basing House and see Civil War history brought to life!

Each day offers a chance to learn about the historical significance of Basing House and events that happened there during the Civil War.

You can pre-book your Ticket from 15 July or you can buy on the day for more information and ticket prices please click here
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An English Civil War Reenactment Regiment in The Sealed Knot
A Company of the Earl Rivers Regiment Of Foote, Recreating the English Civil War re-enactment of the Seige Of Donnnington Castle, Newbury, BerkshireWelcome to the website of the Earl Rivers' Regiment.

The Regiment is part of The Sealed Knot Society, (SK), being part of the largest re-enactment society in Europe we travel to destinations across the UK, with thousands of others, to re-enact the English Civil Wars. But not only do we re enact the historic battles with Pike, Musket, Horse, Cannon and Drum, our ever growing Regiment has taken on new civilian and Military roles ranging from a Bodger, Cooks, Spinners, Sutler, tent maker, Paymaster and even Fortification Makers. Who can all be seen at our local Regimental events as well as at our larger living history displays with the Sealed Knot.

The modern regiment has been active in the Thames Valley area for over 35 years and now has members in, Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Buckinghamshire, with large numbers of members in Newbury, Abingdon and Wallingford, we also have members a far away as Lincolnshire.

The Regiment regularly gets together throughout the year to hold events in Newbury, Berkshire, this can range from re-enacting mini battles, skirmishes to Living History events and school visits. At the beginning and at the end of the year we visit our ancestral home of Donnington Castle near Newbury for training, recruiting, meetings or just socialising.

If you would like to find a local member of our Regiment to contact and ask about the hobby of English Civil War Reenactment then please contact us through the Joining Us link, We have a fabulous introductory offer for new members, our Regiment will welcome you to make your first event an unforgettable weekend away.

For the King and the Cause
Lieutenant, Robb Larder
Commanding Officer, Earl Rivers' Hys Regiment of Foote

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