About History

In the spring of 1507, for five days Carew Castle played host to knights and their retinues from all over Wales. Over 1,000 people were present to honour Sir Rhys ap Thomas and to celebrate his admission to the Order of the Garter. The Carew 500 Committee was set up to recreate the events of 500 years ago with a Great Tournament and an array of medieval entertainments. Thousands of people travelled from all parts of the UK to Carew to enjoy the colourful spectable over the Bank Holiday weekend.