Heritage Open Days – Free Entry
Explore Hartlebury Castle for FREE as part of the Heritage Open Days festival! For two days only on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September, enjoy free admission to Hartlebury Castle and our stunning grounds. Soak up over 1000 years of history and the stories of the fascinating people who lived here, uncover the past [...]
Antiques & Collectors Fair
What treasures will you find at the Antiques & Collectors Fair? Browse to your heart's content through a fascinating range of stalls offering high-quality, unique items from many exciting eras of history. Chat to dealers and stallholders about their carefully-chosen wares in the beautiful setting of Hartlebury Castle and add something new to your [...]
Spooky Skeleton Halloween Trail
Are you brave enough to hunt for the skeletons lurking around the Castle? See if you can find all the Halloween visitors hiding on our new Spooky Skeleton Trail! Ideal for family fun in the half-term holidays. Dress up in your favourite Halloween costume and get up to mischief in the Adventure Playground too! [...]
Fundraising Event: Something Borrowed, Someone Blue – Murder Mystery Dinner
Click Here To Book Tickets Miss Mapletree is back with a wedding-themed Murder Mystery Dinner! Miss Mapletree's Perfect Murder presents a hilarious, immersive entertainment experience at Hartlebury Castle. Sit back as you’re served a delicious 3-course meal and, most importantly, solve the mystery and figure out whodunnit! Why not get into the spirit of [...]
Witch and Wizard School
Enjoy Halloween magic in the Medieval Great Hall! Create your very own magic wand and then practise your spells with everyone's favourite teacher, Professor Bumbledum! Get into the spirit of the season by joining us in your best Halloween costume and having fun with other young witches and wizards. Session times - Monday 28th, [...]
Pumpkin Carving
Get spooky for Halloween with pumpkin carving at the Castle! Pick out a pumpkin from our Pumpkin Patch, have fun scooping out all the seeds and draw your own design. The Castle carvers will then bring your creation to life while you relax with a hot chocolate! Whether it's a traditional frightening face, a [...]
Meet Tommy Atkins – Indoor Theatre
Click here to get tickets Within days of Remembrance Day, see a touching theatrical production that brings a war hero's story to life. On August 4th 1914, with the declaration of war between Britain and Germany, reservist Tommy Atkins is immediately called up to serve his country. Within weeks he sees his first [...]
Nutcracker Trail
Search for the Nutcrackers and their stockings on the Christmas trail! Can you find all the Nutcracker soldiers standing on guard around Hartlebury Castle? See if you can spot their all-important stockings ready for Christmas morning too… Enjoy the stunning, seasonal Castle decorations as you follow the trail on this festive family outing! Trail [...]
A Festive Evening
Find the perfect festive gifts at the Christmas craft fair! Join us for A Festive Evening at the beautifully decorated Bishop's Palace on Saturday 23rd November from 5.30 to 9pm. Browse charming independent craft stalls and indulge in a complimentary mulled wine or hot chocolate to the soundtrack of live seasonal music. Tick your [...]
Fundraising Event: Festive Wreath Making
Create a Christmas wreath fit for the season! Learn from the best (in this case, Head Gardener Jane Finch) and make your very own, unique wreath using fresh greenery and your festive design skills. Ideal for decorating your front door, it will be the envy of your neighbours! Plus, enjoy the stunning Christmas decorations [...]
Fundraising Event: Festive Wreath Making
Create a Christmas wreath fit for the season! Learn from the best (in this case, Head Gardener Jane Finch) and make your very own, unique wreath using fresh greenery and your festive design skills. Ideal for decorating your front door, it will be the envy of your neighbours! Plus, enjoy the stunning Christmas decorations [...]
Fundraising Event: Festive Wreath Making
Create a Christmas wreath fit for the season! Learn from the best (in this case, Head Gardener Jane Finch) and make your very own, unique wreath using fresh greenery and your festive design skills. Ideal for decorating your front door, it will be the envy of your neighbours! Plus, enjoy the stunning Christmas decorations [...]
A Family Christmas
Book your whole site admission tickets here Worcestershire Resident Pass holders and Whole site Guardians, click here to book tickets Enjoy a magical family day out at the Christmas Castle and meet Santa himself! A Family Christmas returns to Hartlebury Castle this December! The weekend of 7th-8th December will be jam-packed with [...]
Fundraising Event: Festive Wreath Making
Create a Christmas wreath fit for the season! Learn from the best (in this case, Head Gardener Jane Finch) and make your very own, unique wreath using fresh greenery and your festive design skills. Ideal for decorating your front door, it will be the envy of your neighbours! Plus, enjoy the stunning Christmas decorations [...]
Singalong with Santa
Get into the festive spirit as you enjoy songs and stories with Santa! Sing along with Santa to all the Christmas family favourites, then relax with a tasty breakfast of a sweet pastry and warming hot chocolate (or juice) while Santa brings The Night Before Christmas to life with his wonderful storytelling. Not to [...]
Singalong with Santa
Get into the festive spirit as you enjoy songs and stories with Santa! Sing along with Santa to all the Christmas family favourites, then relax with a tasty breakfast of a sweet pastry and warming hot chocolate (or juice) while Santa brings The Night Before Christmas to life with his wonderful storytelling. Not to [...]