Family Fun
Bees and Bugs Family Trail
Follow our nature themed trail in National Children’s Gardening Week! Join us on a family-friendly trail all about bees and bugs this May half-term holiday. See what you can discover as you hunt both inside and outside the Bishop's Palace and County Museum during National Children’s Gardening Week! Don't forget to stop by the dress [...]
What’s in YOUR Garden?
Get the kids engaged with nature on the late May bank holiday! Embrace National Children’s Gardening Week at the Castle - a week dedicated to inspiring children’s curiosity about the outdoors and encouraging them to get out and grow in the garden. Join Really Rural in the Carriage Circle for Wild Tribe activities! Create your [...]
Make a Mini Bee Hotel
Have a bee-autiful, crafty half-term this May! Buzz over to the Castle and celebrate National Children’s Gardening Week with us as we make bee hotels! Available 11am to 4pm, Tuesday 27th to Thursday 29th May. Inspired by the wonderful nature and wildlife all around Hartlebury Castle, children can make their very own mini bee hotel during the [...]
Peter and The Wolf at the Castle – Outdoor Concert
A wonderful new concert with a charming story for all the family to enjoy! Join Castle favourites Worcestershire Winds Concert Band for a live family concert featuring the beloved music and narrated story of Peter and The Wolf, along with a fantastic selection of tunes from the stage and big screen. If you loved the [...]
Peter and The Wolf at the Castle – Outdoor Concert
A wonderful new concert with a charming story for all the family to enjoy! Join Castle favourites Worcestershire Winds Concert Band for a live family concert featuring the beloved music and narrated story of Peter and The Wolf, along with a fantastic selection of tunes from the stage and big screen. If you loved the [...]
The Sealed Knot – The Battle of Hartlebury
Click here to get tickets Step into Civil War history with The Sealed Knot! The Sealed Knot are back at the Castle for 2025 - this year with a 17th century battlefield brought to life! On Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July from 11am to 4pm, bring along the whole family to experience the past [...]
Hands-on Summer Fun
Immerse the whole family in the Castle's history! We're welcoming you to step into the past this summer. Get hands-on with real historical objects, enjoy dressing up and have a go at rag rugging. Plus, enjoy the Scullery and Laundry rooms brought to life as you try boot cleaning, washing, butter patting and more! Tuesdays [...]
Whodunnit Summer Family Trail
Solve the Castle mystery this summer! Search for clues to find out whodunnit and stole the Queen's jewels on our interactive, Cluedo-inspired family trail for all ages. Make a day of your visit and explore the grounds and gardens, bring a picnic, or take a tasty trip to Hayley's Kitchen Cafe. On Tuesdays and Thursdays [...]
Spooky Skeleton Trail
Can you find all the skeletons lurking around the Castle? Brave the Spooky Skeleton Trail and search for the Halloween visitors hiding throughout our historic house. Perfect for fun with all the family during October half-term. Dress up in your favourite Halloween costume and get up to mischief in the Adventure Playground too! Trail runs [...]
Hartlebury Halloween Hunt – SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT! Join us for a special outdoor hunt this Halloween season - will you find tricks or treats? We've hidden lots of miniature pumpkins around the Castle grounds - see if you can collect the eight special pumpkins that spell out our secret word (and watch out for decoys)! Exchange them for a full-sized [...]
Witch and Wizard School
This Halloween is looking magical! Craft your own wand and then learn your spells with the Castle's very best magic teacher, Professor Bumbledum! Dress up in your favourite Halloween costume and have fun with other young witches and wizards - we can't wait to see what character or creature you join us as... Don't forget [...]
Pumpkin Carving
Get ready for Halloween with Castle pumpkin carving! Carefully select the perfect pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch, get stuck in scooping out the seeds and create a design from your imagination. The Castle team will then do the hard work carving while you sit back with a hot chocolate! Whether it's a spooky face, creature [...]
Merry Mischievous Mice Trail
Can you find all the festive mice hiding around the Castle? “When the lights go off and the doors are closed, the sound of tiny feet echoes through the Castle. The mice come out to play! By morning, they’ve gone away...or have they? Can you find the ones who’ve been left behind?” Get into the [...]
A Family Christmas
Experience a magical day out with all the family at the Christmas Castle! A Family Christmas is back! We can't wait to welcome you for festive activities galore on the weekend of 6th-7th December at a Castle transformed by beautiful decorations. You can look forward to all of this Christmas fun: Meet Santa and receive [...]
A Magical Christmas Family Concert
Click here to get tickets Bring the whole family to a fantastic festive concert! Castle favourites Worcestershire Winds Concert Band are back for a concert that is guaranteed to get you feeling festive. Sit back and enjoy seasonal favourites in Act One before the main event in Act Two: a special musical performance of the [...]
A Magical Christmas Family Concert
Click here to get tickets Bring the whole family to a fantastic festive concert! Castle favourites Worcestershire Winds Concert Band are back for a concert that is guaranteed to get you feeling festive. Sit back and enjoy seasonal favourites in Act One before the main event in Act Two: a special musical performance of the [...]
Singalong with Santa
Get into the festive feeling with songs, stories and Santa! Sing along with Santa to all the best family-friendly Christmas tunes, then tuck into a tasty breakfast pastry and hot chocolate (or juice) while Santa brings The Night Before Christmas to life with his wonderful storytelling. Of course, ’tis the season, so every child gets [...]
Party with Santa
Join Santa for traditional party games and gather round for a special Christmas story... It's time for a festive family celebration at the Castle! Have a blast playing party games with other youngsters and enjoy Santa reading a beloved Christmas tale in the way only the man himself can. Each child receives a present from [...]
Fundraising Event: Santa Paws
SOLD OUT. After a sell-out event last year, Santa Paws returns! Christmas isn't just for humans! What could be cuter than your furry friend meeting Santa? Each pet receives a treat, as well as a special gift to open on Christmas Day - and of course, the chance to take a photo or two with [...]