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SUMMARY:The Battle Plan Mystery Trail
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a special anniversary at the Castle as you follow our Civil War summer trail!\nIt’s the English Civil War 1646 and Captain Sandys awaits his orders\, but the battle plans have gone missing! Can you help him uncover the mystery\, figure out whodunnit and defend the Castle? \nPut your detective skills to the test on this history-themed family-friendly trail\, running daily from Tuesday 21st July to Thursday 27th August and taking place in the 380th anniversary year of the ‘Battle of Hartlebury’\, when the Castle fell to the Parliamentarians. \nExplore the rest of the Bishop’s Palace\, County Museum and historic grounds (included in your ticket)\, and see what secrets you can discover from throughout the centuries… \nIf you’re visiting on a Tuesday\, Wednesday or Thursday in the summer holidays\, why not get creative with our themed Civil War Summer Crafts too? \nPlus\, join us for more Civil War anniversary celebrations with the re-enactment spectacular of The Sealed Knot – The Fall of Hartlebury Castle from 25th to 26th July! \n\n\nTickets\nWhole site admission plus £4.50 for crafts and trail (buy online). \nWhole site admission plus 50p for trail only (pay on the door). \n\nClick here to get tickets
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/battle-plan-mystery-trail/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Holiday Activities,Homepage
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SUMMARY:Civil War Summer Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Get crafty with Civil War themed activities at the Castle!\nHartlebury Castle is brimming with history – and 2026 marks the 380th anniversary of the ‘Battle of Hartlebury’\, when it fell to the Parliamentarians. Mark this special year with us by using your imagination and creative skills in our English Civil War themed summer crafts – come back each week to enjoy a different activity (see details below)! \nWhen you’ve finished your fantastic craft\, follow The Battle Plan Mystery Trail and become a detective to help Captain Sandys find his missing battle plans and defend the Castle… \nUncover centuries of history as you explore the Bishop’s Palace and Worcestershire County Museum too\, and spot wildlife on a walk through the beautful grounds – before ending your day with a run around at the adventure playground. \nThe trail will run daily until Thursday 27th August. \n\nPlus\, join us for more Civil War anniversary celebrations with the re-enactment spectacular of The Sealed Knot – The Fall of Hartlebury Castle from 25th to 26th July! \n\n\nCrafts sessions – Tuesday 21st July to Thursday 27th August (Tuesdays\, Wednesdays and Thursdays ONLY)\n10.30am-1pm\n1pm-4pm \nCrafts schedule (different every week!):\n\nWeek 1 (21st-23rd July): Decorate a castle or crown-themed picture frame\nWeek 2 (28th-30th July): Create a coat of arms on a wooden shield\nWeek 3 (4th-6th August): Design your own Civil War standard on a material banner\nWeek 4 (11th-13th August): Have a go at simple basket weaving using wooden frames and raffia\nWeek 5 (18th-20th August): Design three wooden\, Civil War-themed keyrings\nWeek 6 (25th-27th August): Make a Civil War coin using clay and stampers\n\n\n\n\nTickets\nWhole site admission plus £4.50 for crafts and trail (buy online). \nWhole site admission plus 50p for trail only (pay on the door). \n\nClick here to get tickets
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/civil-war-summer-crafts/
CATEGORIES:Children's Crafts,Family Fun,Holiday Activities,Homepage
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SUMMARY:Beer and Bat Walk (Fundraising Event)
DESCRIPTION:Spot bats at the Castle at this sell-out event!\nBe on the lookout for our night-time flying friends on an expert-led stroll through the Hartlebury Castle grounds. Phil Playford and members of the Worcestershire Bat Group will teach you all about bats\, their habitats and how to find them – thanks to their specialised equipment. \nWe’re lucky to host several different species\, including horseshoe bats and pipistrelles. Which will you be lucky enough to see? \nAfter your gentle walk\, treat yourself to a delicious local beer or non-alcoholic drink on the Castle terrace (included in your ticket). Finish your evening from the comfort of your own camping chair as you keep an eye out for more brilliant bats! \nCan’t make this date? Try Friday 18th September instead! \nTickets\nThis is a fundraising event for Hartlebury Castle Trust. All profits made will be divided between Worcestershire Bat Group and HCT. \n£14 (includes a beer or alternative drink) – online booking only. \n£1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nClick here to get ticketsMore information\nDuration: approximately 2 hours. Gates open at 8pm. \nPlease wear sensible footwear and warm clothes and bring a torch with you\, plus a camping chair if you wish to sit on the Castle terrace. \nPlease note that the route is not wheelchair accessible and only Assistance Dogs are allowed at this event. Please do not bring your own alcohol. \nPlaces are limited\, so book early to avoid disappointment!
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/fundraising-bat-walk-aug-2026/
CATEGORIES:Evening Event,Homepage
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