‘JOUST’ for you is a glorious re-creation of the knights of old in combat.

Blenheim Palace, already back in the news this year because of the Winston Churchill commemorations, is set to host an exciting historical jousting tournament in May.

Re-creating the glorious jousting matches of Britain's 13th Century, knights will do battle in a daring display of bravery and skill Blenheim from May 2-4, the May Bank Holiday weekend.

The tournament will be held on the South Lawn at Blenheim Palace when the Knights of Royal England will engage in a jousting knockout. Each jousting tournament will be staged twice daily over the weekend starting at 12noon and 3pm.

Visitors can enjoy a weekend of entertainment with plenty of inter-active activities and family friendly entertainment.

Tourist will be able to watch a thrilling falconry display and see the birds of prey in action, and as well as falcons, families will also have a chance to meet a Harris Hawk, Eagle Owl and American Kestrel with two shows daily starting at 11.30am and 2.30pm.

Families will also have the chance to get stuck in and have a go at archery on the palace's South Lawn as well as exploring the extensive grounds and parkland and taking a ride on the miniature train to the Pleasure Gardens.

Once there families can enjoy the permanent features like the Marlborough Maze, Adventure Play Area and Butterfly House.

For smaller children there will be two rather exciting Dragon Puppet Shows. The will be able to watch Alefreck the Brave, a dragon who wants to be a knight in shining armour, and The Smallest Dragon ,who has a special mission to rescue the Princess. There will also be an Interactive Show where children get to be the puppeteers, putting on their very own joust with 35 puppets and Yumi the 12ft long dragon.

For further details, including admission prices, visit - www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events