You needed more than a ruff to strut your stuff in the world of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. From posh knights to everyday soldiers, everyone wanted to look their best on the battlefield and at the joust. Find out about some of the fanciest fashions of the 16th century and try on real and replica armour, with the help of our Hands on Armour volunteers.

Places are limited and allocated first-come, first-served on the day. For ages 5+