A HAMPSHIRE town is to step back in time for a medieval weekend.

Historical re-enactments, combat demonstrations and a lot more will help to bring the past to life in Bursledon.

It will take place at the River Hamble Country Park on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16.

Residents will have a chance to enjoy demonstrations of authentic medieval crafts such as leather working, pole turning, felting and herbology.

Participants will also be able to get involved in medieval sports and dancing.

This year a new virtual museum will also be launched during the event, giving residents the opportunity to explore the connection of Eastleigh and Southampton with the Battle of Agincourt.

The Virtual Museum of the Grace Dieu is a new digital portal where residents will be able to learn more about the history of Grace Dieu and Holigost, the great ships used by Henry V during the Battle of Agincourt and how they ended up as wrecks at the bottom of the River Hamble.

It is the second anniversary of the event, presented by the team behind Road To Agincourt.

The project is run by Eastleigh Borough Council and supported by Heritage Lottery Fund, and is linked to the 600th anniversary of Henry V’s march through Hampshire on the way to war in France.

Daniel Hill, drama development manager at Eastleigh Borough Council, said: “Last year’s medieval weekend was a roaring success, with thousands turning out to experience such delights as the Melford Hys Companie medieval theatre, medieval village, and of course the interactive king’s great ships trail.

“This year will see the launch of the all new Virtual Museum of the Grace Dieu which, along with a whole raft of new and updated activities, will mean that the weekend is even bigger, better and more medieval than before.”

Admission is free. It runs from 11am to 4pm each day.