The Leeds Waits at Oakwell Hall: Yorkshire and The Civil War
Oakwell Hall, Batley, WF17 9LG
Tuesday 30th June 2026
On the anniversary of the Battle of Adwalton Moor, step back into one of Yorkshire’s most dramatic moments as The Leeds Waits return to bring the story of the English Civil War vividly to life.
Through music, narrative, and living history, discover how Yorkshire leaders such as Sir William Savile and Sir Thomas Fairfax shaped the conflict, and explore the key battles fought across the county — including the pivotal Battle of Adwalton Moor.
🎺 Music of the Royalist and Parliamentarian Armies
Experience the contrasting sounds of war: bold Royalist bravado, disciplined Parliamentarian marches, and the everyday tunes that followed soldiers into camp and onto the battlefield.
🛡 Stories of Yorkshire’s Civil War Leaders & Campaigns
Hear how local families of power, politics, and principle helped decide the fate of a nation.
🎭 Living History Display
Get up close with the clothing, equipment, and personal belongings of 17th‑century soldiers modelled by Civil War Reenactors!
Following the performance in The Hall, reenactors will take to The Walled Garden for a dynamic demonstration featuring drill, equipment displays, and demonstrations of battlefield formations. (Please note, the demonstration will be noisy!)
Through music, narrative, and living history, discover how Yorkshire leaders such as Sir William Savile and Sir Thomas Fairfax shaped the conflict, and explore the key battles fought across the county — including the pivotal Battle of Adwalton Moor.
🎺 Music of the Royalist and Parliamentarian Armies
Experience the contrasting sounds of war: bold Royalist bravado, disciplined Parliamentarian marches, and the everyday tunes that followed soldiers into camp and onto the battlefield.
🛡 Stories of Yorkshire’s Civil War Leaders & Campaigns
Hear how local families of power, politics, and principle helped decide the fate of a nation.
🎭 Living History Display
Get up close with the clothing, equipment, and personal belongings of 17th‑century soldiers modelled by Civil War Reenactors!
Following the performance in The Hall, reenactors will take to The Walled Garden for a dynamic demonstration featuring drill, equipment displays, and demonstrations of battlefield formations. (Please note, the demonstration will be noisy!)
