👑 A Family Fascination with the Middle Ages

Sometimes learning history comes best not from a book, but from being right in the middle of the action. On our recent trip, we decided to go royal and give our kids the full Medieval Times experience — and it did not disappoint.

To be fair, our kids already have a bit of an obsession with the Middle Ages. From their well-loved copy of Peasant Pig and the Terrible Dragon (an old classic in our house), to countless other books and movies set in the era, knights and castles are practically part of daily life here. We’ve made wooden swords, researched kings and knights from history, even laughed our way through a math lesson with Sir Cumference and the Knights of the Round Table (highly recommend!). Renaissance fairs? Yep, we’ve been there too.

So when we walked into Medieval Times, it felt like stepping straight into the stories we’ve been reading, crafting, and imagining together for years.

👑 Front Row, Center Stage

We splurged for front row, center seats, and it was absolutely worth it. The moment we sat down, our 8-year-old looked up at me and said, “5/5, Mom… 10/10,” before the show even started. By the end, my 4-year-old was screaming at the top of her lungs every ten seconds cheering on the knights. The energy was contagious — sword fights, horses, and the clashing of light and steel all felt incredibly real.

🍗 A Feast Fit for Royalty

The food was surprisingly good and kept our little knights and princesses full while they waved their flags and cheered. Of course, the real highlight for the kids was the light-up swords they couldn’t resist. Sometimes the extras are half the fun, and in this case, it made the night feel even more magical.

🏰 A Glimpse into Medieval Life

What I loved most was how the show connected with what we’ve been learning at home. We were able to hold real swords (they are incredibly heavy- a weight difficult to accurately estimate!) Medieval Times markets itself as historically accurate, and while it’s packed with entertainment, it also gave our kids a hands-on way to picture what life might have been like centuries ago.

Our 6-year-old summed it up perfectly when I asked if he’d want to live during that time:

“All the jobs during the time were really hard!

The king and queen have a responsibility to serve and be fair.

A prince has to be a leader.

A chef prepares food for all.

A gardener keeps things beautiful.

The court jester cheers up people.

The knight battles and protects.

The royal squire must be knighted before they can fight like a knight.

Stable workers care for the horses.

It looks like a cool time to live in, but it would also be really hard work!”

Hearing this list straight from him showed me that the experience wasn’t just fun — it was also learning in action.

⚔️ Final Thoughts

Was it worth the price? For us, absolutely. Medieval Times isn’t something we’d do often, but for a rare, immersive experience, it was unforgettable. Our kids didn’t just watch a show; they stepped into history, lived the energy of the Middle Ages, and walked away with both joy and insight.

And honestly, that’s where the real magic of learning happens. Books and lessons give kids knowledge, but experiences give them perspective. For a family already fascinated by this era — with wooden swords, renaissance fairs, and shelves full of knight stories — this night brought it all to life. It was history in 3D, and our kids will remember it far longer than anything they’ve read on a page.

Sometimes the best classroom really is the one where you’re holding a chicken leg in one hand, a flag in the other, and cheering your knight to victory.