The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells will be taken over by 17th century soldiers on May 3-4.

The Wardour Garrison, a group which re-creates life as it might have been in England during the 17th century, will be setting up camp for the weekend.

Visitors will be given a flavour of both domestic and military life, through sight, touch, sound and smell as the garrison engages in the crafts and skills of the period.

The activities of daily life within the camp will also be on show including what the cooks are cooking and what games the soldiers are playing alongside many other crafts.

There will also be a series of lively demonstrations and skirmishes throughout the day.

The event is included with any standard palace admission ticket.