Swordpunk
22-25 May 2025 - Rugby, Warwickshire
25-27 July 2025 - Winsford, Cheshire
4-7 September 2025 - Rugby, Warwickshire
Close Combat
Close Combat, Longsword, Small Sword, Sword and Buckler, Sword and Shield, Modern Fencing, Escrima, Kubotan, Polearms, Boxing, Empty hand
Ranged & Flexible
Weapons
Field Archery, Knife and Axe Throwing, Atlatl, Whip Cracking, Rope Dart
Circus
Skills
Juggling, Balancing, Tricking, Contact
Craft
Blacksmithing, Copper Craft, Leatherwork
Games
Archery battles and paddleboard jousting, and board games at the Shattered Shield
And
MOre
Feasting, Fire Skills Workshops, Drumming, Drinking and Dancing
And we don’t just fight and play together. We feast, drink and party, too! Old comrades meet again and new friends are welcomed just as warmly at the Shattered Shield Tavern.
On Saturday night we dress in our finest costumes as assassins and amazons rub shoulders with paladins and pirates.
Watch (or even join in with!) the infamous Swordpunk Fire Circle, where fire and circus performers are joined by dancers, duellists, drummers and warriors with flaming weapons.
Then dance the night away in Rebels Corner, a cave of trees filled with the beats of drummers and blacksmiths by day and by the break beat mixes of our incredible live DJ by night.
Scheduled classes run over Friday and Saturday with Freeplay and Skillsharing on Sunday. And on Sunday afternoon join in with the archery battles and paddleboard jousting!
With so many activities on offer it can all seem a bit exhausting so you’re welcome to take things at your own pace and, at any time, go for a wander or relax on the beautiful estate, designed by Capability Brown.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Swordpunk Team
Swordpunk Rugby XVIII 22-25 May '25
TIckets on sale NOW
Swordpunk Rugby runs from Thursday to Sunday early evening, however we understand that not everyone can get the time off work so we provide two ticket options (Thu-Sun and Fri-Sun).
Tickets can be paid for in a number of ways:
- Option 1: Buy your full ticket prior to 1st January 2025 and it’s the same as 2024 prices! Ticket purchases completed after this date are at the new price.
- Option 2: Book your deposit now. Then pay your second installment before 2025 to pay the same as 2024 prices. Ticket purchases completed after this date are at the new price.
- Option 3: Spread the cost by paying in five montly installments as detailed in the drop down menu. Please note these are only available at the new price. If paying in installments, we’d really appreciate if you note the date so that you complete further payments at the same time each month. You can do this via Paypal or we can provide you with our bank details to pay directly through online banking.
After completing your payment you’ll receive a confirmation email, instructions on any further payments and information on the event closer to the time, so please provide us with an email address that you check regularly as it is our only means of communication with you.
If you would like to come along but would like to pay via online banking rather than Paypal (we love this as it saves on fees!) please drop Dan a line dan@swordpunk.co.uk and we can arrange this.
Please note that Swordpunk is an OVER 18 event. Special allowances may be made but only with prior consent. Please contact us with your enquiry and we’ll see what we can do.
Ticket sales are non refundable.
Swordpunk Rugby XVIII Food
We’re pleased to say that our caterers, Wrapture, are joining us again in May.
Wrapture was set up to bring together a love of falafel, festivals and fun. They make high quality falafels with a twist: beetroot falafels, pea falafels alongside the traditional falafel. They use high quality, fresh ingredients, and colourful salads all wrapped in tasty breads. Where possible they buy from local suppliers. Their falafels are vegetarian, vegan and also gluten free.
If you’d like to save yourselves the hassle of cooking some or all of your meals then you can order provisions by clicking HERE. Simply pick which meals you want to prebook on which days, add them to your bag and head to checkout to finalise your order.
Any questions please contact them directly at info@wrapturefood.co.uk and they’ll be happy to help.
Swordpunk Winsford II 25-27 July '25
Tickets now LIVE!
Swordpunk Winsford runs from 4pm Friday to 5pm Sunday.
Experience all the fun and games you have learn to expect from Swordpunk but at our newest venue, Winsford in Cheshire.
The schedule for the event:
Friday – Registration opens at 4pm
- Ranges open
- Bookable workshops begin (test cutting, swordplay, ranges, craft activities)
- Caterers, stalls and bar open, music and DJ
Saturday – Scheduled workshops from 10am to 4.30pm including:
- Axe and knife throwing, Archery, Atlatl, Kenjutsu, Circus Skills, Whip Cracking, Muay Thai, Longsword, Sword and Buckler
- Bookable activities over the day (blacksmithing, jewelry making, pole dancing, massage and more)
- Caterers, stalls and bar open
- Fire Show followed by DJ, dancing and chilling with your fellow Swordpunks around the campfire
Sunday – Ranges open for free practice
- Bookable activites over the day
- Free training with your comrades and opportunity to get to grips with your new skills
- Instructors available to assist.
We have three ticket types available.
- Option 1: Full Weekend Adventurer £125, for the full Swordpunk experience!
Arrive on Friday from 4pm, stay until 7pm Sunday
2 nights camping with parking next to tent
Free access to most bookable workshops unless there is a material cost to be covered. Details to follow via booking form.
Access to all Scheduled Activities over the weekend
Fire Show
DJ and Party - Option 2: Saturday Adventurer £80, get involved for the day.
Arrive 9-930am Saturday and leave by 11pm
Free access to all Scheduled Activities on Saturday.
Free access to most bookable workshops ,space allowing, unless there is a material cost to be covered. Details to follow via booking form.
Fire Show
DJ and Party until 11pm - Option 3: Saturday Visitor £20, check us out and chill.
Arrive 9-9.30am Saturday and leave by 11pm Saturday
Workshops available at a cost per activity, space allowing.
Details will be sent on a booking form.
Fire Show
DJ and Party until 11pm
After completing your payment you’ll receive a confirmation email and information on the event closer to the time, so please provide us with an email address that you check regularly as it is our only means of communication with you.
Come and be part of our event at Bluebell wood!
If you would like to come along but would like to pay via online banking rather than Paypal (we love this as it saves on fees!) please drop Dan a line at dan@swordpunk.co.uk and we can arrange this.
Please note that Swordpunk is an OVER 18 event. Special allowances may be made but only with prior consent. Please contact us with your enquiry and we’ll see what we can do.
Ticket sales are non refundable.
Swordpunk Rugby XIX 4-7 Sept '25
Tickets
Swordpunk Rugby runs from Thursday to Sunday early evening, however we understand that not everyone can get the time off work so we provide two ticket options (Thu-Sun and Fri-Sun).
Full priced tickets are still available below.
If you would like to come along but would like to pay via online banking rather than Paypal (we love this as it saves on fees!) please drop Dan a line dan@swordpunk.co.uk and we can arrange this.
Please note that Swordpunk is an OVER 18 event. Special allowances may be made but only with prior consent. Please contact us with your enquiry and we’ll see what we can do.
Ticket sales are non refundable.
Swordpunk Rugby XIX Food
We’re pleased to say that our caterers, Wrapture, are joining us again in September.
Wrapture was set up to bring together a love of falafel, festivals and fun. They make high quality falafels with a twist: beetroot falafels, pea falafels alongside the traditional falafel. They use high quality, fresh ingredients, and colourful salads all wrapped in tasty breads. Where possible they buy from local suppliers. Their falafels are vegetarian, vegan and also gluten free.
If you’d like to save yourselves the hassle of cooking some or all of your meals then you can order provisions by clicking HERE. Simply pick which meals you want to prebook on which days, add them to your bag and head to checkout to finalise your order.
Any questions please contact them directly at info@wrapturefood.co.uk and they’ll be happy to help.