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A medieval parade will see knights on horseback, jaunty musicians and royal figures take to the streets. The time-travelling pageant takes place in Canterbury and, this year, it’s celebrating 850 years since King Henry II’s visit to the city. The parade will begin at 11am from the Westgate Towers and will see hordes of characters from the Middle Ages, including warriors, pilgrims, dancers, giants and King Henry II and Queen Eleanor, march to the Cathedral Precincts. This year, the theme is Crowns and Coronations and, to mark this special occasion, King Henry II will stand outside the cathedral…

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