Our Upcoming Calendar:

2026 Events

Sands of Twilight - UPCOMING
Aug
7
to 14 Aug

Sands of Twilight - UPCOMING

  • Fernhill Castle, Main Street Keighley, England, BD20 9BP United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Booking includes:

  • 6 Night Holiday

  • Minimum of 24hrs D&D playtime

  • Full Catering (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

  • 3 Extra Activities

Tickets from £1400

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FAQs

    • What games are run at the events?

      • Our holiday events use the D&D 5e 2024 ruleset, but we use various game systems across different events

    • Who can attend?

      • Anyone who loves TTRPG’s!

      • We recommend players have a reasonable understanding of the core rules, beginners are welcome

      • Age wise you must be 18+ as there is alcohol served on premises

    • Where and when?

      • We regularly run games online, however our large events are twice a year across summer and winter

    • How do I get there?

      • Locations change from event to event. Players are expected to make their own way to the venue. Some allowances are made for local collection

    • How do I sign up?

      • Please head to the Booking page and submit a booking request

    • Membership or additional fees?

      • Tales at the Threshold do not operate any membership fees, and our extra activities are included in the event ticket price

    • Do I need a character in advance?

      • Characters must ideally be created 2 months before the event so we can integrate your backstory. Once you have booked you will receive a Player Pack to assist with this

    • Can I join mid event?

      • Our events are designed to be played from start to finish, however if something happens and you can only arrive to the venue a day late, that is acceptable

    • Will alcohol be available?

      • Yes. Tales at the Threshold are fully licensed and alcohol will be available to purchase at the event

    • What will be on the menu?

      • We will be offering a split menu for meat eaters and vegans.

        …menu pending…

    • What about my dietary requirements?

      • You will be asked ahead of the event for all dietary requirements and we will endevour to satisfy anything we can

    • Will there be soft drinks and snacks?

      • Yes. We will have soft drinks available and will take preferences for stacks from ticket holders before each event

    • What other activities can be included?

      • Lots! Check each event to see a breakdown of activities

    • Are the extra activities mandatory?

      • No, they are all voluntary. You do not need to attend if you do not want to, however they are included within the price of the ticket

    • Will there be downtime to unwind?

      • Yes! We have found downtime to be extremely important to not overwhelm guests. Whilst we love TTRPGs, we also respect that a holiday means rest

    • What sort of narrative style should I expect?

      • Epic fantasy; Expect challenging encounters, high stakes and plenty of larger than life NPCs along the way, as well as incorporated backstories

    • Do I need special equipment or costume?

      • Please ensure you have a paper copy of your character sheet for all eventualities

      • Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory

    • Are there rules I need beforehand?

      • Our holiday events operate with the D&D 5e 2024 PHB, and any setting specific rulse will be given to you upon deposit

    • How does rule lawyering work?

      • We enjoy a well measured challenge to a situation, but as always, the DMs word is final. Disrespect this at your own peril!

    • Can I bring my own character?

      • Yes, if not making a new one for the event, you can bring the concept of an existing one if it fits the events guidelines

    • Are there restrictions on characters and roleplay?

    • How does leveling work?

      • For our holiday events you will be lvl 5 throughout. For online and in person games, the lvls range from 3 - 12

    • How much roleplay is expected?

      • As much as you like! We apprecaite not everyone is a voice actor but we encourage many of our players to give it a go

    • What safety guidlines are in place?

    • Are there content and trigger warnings?

      • Yes. They will be discussed at session zero and reiterated at session start. For any particularly sensitive subjects, you can anonymously submit with QR code.

    • Are the events easily accessible?

      • Whilst we strive to ensure that our players can access all events, many of our venues are listed buildings and therefore it is not always possible to provide all accessibility options. Please enquire per event.

    • Can I join a TT community?

      • Please head over to our Discord to connect with other Adventurers

    • Do you have Insta?

    • Do you have TikTok?

      • No.

    • Can I contribute story and artwork?

    • Can I DM for your events?

    • Will there be prizes or rewards?

      • There will be gift bags for all guests at our holiday events as well as prizes for best costume, best character concept and best in game moment

    • Where can I find updates?

      • Head to the Contacts page for the mailing list, or to our Insta for all content

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