The Canton of Cluain

The Canton of Cluain

Welcome!

The Canton of Cluain is an historical re-enactment group covering the period pre 1600 AD. Our group specialises in ancient arts and skills — archery, open fire cooking, metalworking, leatherworking, and the textile arts (to name a handful!) — and is a family-friendly place to meet new people and get involved in history from practical handicrafts to esoteric knowledge. Find us on Facebook, join our mailing list, or find other ways to contact us!

Within Cluain, and the SCA in general, there are a wide variety of activities to take part in. Our populace is home to many archers and craftspeople — if you’re keen to learn more about making bows, carving wood, calligraphy, forging metal, sewing clothing, leatherwork, brewing, cooking with fire, historical games, or medieval tent camping, this is the place!

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If you think you might want to get involved, check out our Newcomers Page, our Facebook group, or e-mail our Chatelaine, who can help you get started!

Location

Cluain is part of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), an international medieval reenactment organisation.

We are based in Hamilton, New Zealand, reaching out through the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and King Country area (the green area on the map below). Our parent group is the Barony is Ildhafn (Auckland)

Map of the areas covered by different baronies, cantons, shires, and hamlets. Official websites for these groups (as well as groups across the ocean in Terra Rosa) can be found here.
Dumpling Feast V – 2025
Five spices, five elements, and the fifth year of Cluain's annual dumpling feast! Join us in the Middle Kingdom by booking here! Bookings will be capped...
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St Sebastians Camp 2025
St Sebastians is a fun, family friendly, medieval camping event. It will be held at Braythwayte Manor on the northern shores of Lake Rotorua from...
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Labour Weekend Living History 2024
BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED. Come and join us at Braythwayte Manor on the northern shores of Lake Rotorua for up to 3 days from your favourite...
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A Dumpling Feast IV – 2024
Join us in the Middle Kingdom for Cluain's third annual dumpling feast! Bookings are closed! During a particularly bad winter, Zhang Zhongjing is said to...
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St Sebastians 2024
St Sebastians is a fun, family friendly, medieval camping event. It will be held at Braythwayte Manor on the northern shores of Lake Rotorua from...
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Dumpling Feast III – 2023
Join us in the Middle Kingdom for Cluain's third annual dumpling feast! Bookings are closed! During a particularly bad winter, Zhang Zhongjing is said to...
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Labour Weekend Living History 2023
*** Bookings now closed for this event*** Come and join us at Braythwayte Manor on the northern shores of Lake Rotorua for up to 3 days...
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St Sebastians 2023
**BOOKINGS ARE CLOSED** St Sebastians is a fun, family friendly, medieval camping event. It will be held at Braythwayte Manor on the northern shores of...
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