Events

Battle of Winwick 1648

Sunday 14th September 2025

A guided walk exploring the registered battlefield at Winwick. The battle was fought on 19 August 1648 and lasted for up to six hours. The key locations where this significant action of the Second Civil War occurred will be explored and explained.

The walk will last for about 2 hours and involves walking on unpaved ground. There will also be a heritage open day at St Oswald’s Church, Winwick at which reenactors will be demonstrating period weapons, clothing and drill. The church also contains a display of battlefield finds.

Meet at 1:30pm at St Oswald’s Church, Winwick, WA2 8LF. 

As this is a Big Battlefield Walks Weekends event advance booking is required. Please visit Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1345478726089?aff=oddtdtcreator.to reserve a ticket. If you are unable to attend after you have booked a ticket, please inform the event organiser using the contact details below or cancel your booking on Eventbrite.

For further information.

• Contact name : Paul Wright
• Contact email : paul@battlefieldstrust.com
• Contact phone : 07746 506976