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Antiques & Collectors Fair
You never know what you might find... Could the next piece of your collection be waiting at the Antiques & Collectors Fair - or the start of a new one? Browse a wonderful variety of stalls in the historic atmosphere of Hartlebury Castle and its Carriage Circle. Have a chat with the dealers, learn [...]
Belgian Beer Bash with TripelB
Click here to get tickets Enjoy a pub atmosphere in our beautiful historic grounds with beer, food, music and games! Crack open a delicious Belgian beer or two at this exciting, brand new event working with TripelB, Worcester and in collaboration with Chouffe brewery, Belgium. Enjoy a selection of beers from the Chouffe bar while [...]
Triumph Roadster Club Annual Rally
Come and see classic cars in the Carriage Circle! We're delighted to be welcoming The Triumph Roadster Club to Hartlebury Castle for their Annual Rally. See their beautiful cars up close on Sunday 30th June as part of your visit! Tickets Normal admission fees apply. Click here to get tickets
Dig Hartlebury – Discover Civil War at Hartlebury Castle
See an archaeological dig happening live at Hartlebury Castle! From Saturday 6th-Saturday 13th July, Dig Hartlebury and Explore the Past hope to discover more about the Castle's lost Civil War defences with more excavations! The dig onsite last year confirmed the existence of a defensive bastion in the grounds, and now they aim to [...]
The Sealed Knot – Living History Encampment
Book your whole site admission tickets here Worcestershire Resident Pass holders & Whole site Guardians, click here to book tickets Take part in history brought to life with The Sealed Knot! We're thrilled to be welcoming The Sealed Knot back to Hartlebury Castle for 2024 – this year with an [...]
Antiques & Collectors Fair
You never know what you might find... Could the next piece of your collection be waiting at the Antiques & Collectors Fair - or the start of a new one? Browse a wonderful variety of stalls in the historic atmosphere of Hartlebury Castle and its Carriage Circle. Have a chat with the dealers, learn [...]
Beside the Sea – Summer Family Trail
Have a family adventure on our summer trail! This summer, see what you can discover on the holiday themed trail around the Castle. Perfect for entertaining the kids, as well as the whole family. Don't forget to visit the Adventure Playground, and enjoy a picnic in the grounds or a bite to eat in [...]
Fundraising Event: Beer and Bat Walk
Learn all about our night-time flying friends from experts on an atmospheric stroll through the Hartlebury Castle grounds! Discover bat habitats with local experts Phil Playford and members of the Worcestershire Bat Group on a walk through the varied environments of our grounds. Identify different species with specialised equipment and see what you're lucky [...]
Pride and Prejudice – Outdoor Theatre
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Open-air Garden Theatre Tour of UK and Ireland 2024 Step back in time over two hundred years and meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they navigate the mire of manners of regency society. With stunning period costume, timeless wit, and a romantic original score, Chapterhouse’s Pride [...]
The Upbeat Beatles – Outdoor Concert
21st Century Events Open-Air Concert Tour 2024 with THE UPBEAT BEATLES Beatlemania is back! The finest tribute to the bestselling band of all time, The Upbeat Beatles capture the energy and heart of the original fab four with a setlist jam-packed with hits. Take a journey through the Beatles’ incredible discography from Love Me [...]
Beside the Sea – Summer Holiday Crafts
Celebrate the summer with crafts at the Castle! Try your hand at holiday themed crafts including decorating a lighthouse, creating a seagull puppet, making a kite and flying it at the Castle throughout the summer break (wind permitting)! Get creative with a different craft every week. Week 1 – Decorate a ceramic lighthouse tealight [...]
Beside the Sea – Summer Holiday Crafts
Celebrate the summer with crafts at the Castle! Try your hand at holiday themed crafts including decorating a lighthouse, creating a seagull puppet, making a kite and flying it at the Castle throughout the summer break (wind permitting)! Get creative with a different craft every week. Week 2 – Beach pebble art. Craft activities [...]
Antiques & Collectors Fair
You never know what you might find... Could the next piece of your collection be waiting at the Antiques & Collectors Fair - or the start of a new one? Browse a wonderful variety of stalls in the historic atmosphere of Hartlebury Castle and its Carriage Circle. Have a chat with the dealers, learn [...]
Beside the Sea – Summer Holiday Crafts
Celebrate the summer with crafts at the Castle! Try your hand at holiday themed crafts including decorating a lighthouse, creating a seagull puppet, making a kite and flying it at the Castle throughout the summer break (wind permitting)! Get creative with a different craft every week. Week 3 – Colour and assemble a flying [...]
Outdoor Cinema - Wonka
Watch a fun-packed family film outdoors in the beautiful Carriage Circle this summer! The story that began a world of pure imagination...with dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers. Running time: 1 [...]
Outdoor Cinema – Singalong Mamma Mia!
Sing along to all the ABBA classics while watching Mamma Mia outdoors this summer! Join in with Meryl Streep, Dame Julie Walters and (probably sound better than) Pierce Brosnan, as you follow the story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father, told through hit songs by ABBA. Running time: 1 hour 48 minutes. [...]
Beside the Sea – Summer Holiday Crafts
Celebrate the summer with crafts at the Castle! Try your hand at holiday themed crafts including decorating a lighthouse, creating a seagull puppet, making a kite and flying it at the Castle throughout the summer break (wind permitting)! Get creative with a different craft every week. Week 4 – Decorate and assemble your own [...]
As You Like It – Outdoor Theatre
The Duke's Theatre Company presents AS YOU LIKE IT “…look into happiness through another man’s eyes!” The ancient Forest of Arden serves as the backdrop for Shakespeare’s most famous and quotable comedy. When Rosalind is banished from Duke Ferdinand’s court, new identities are explored with hilarious consequences. Music, mayhem and madness thrill as we [...]
Heritage Open Days - Free Entry
*Free tickets for Saturday 14th September are sold out and will not be available on the door. 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 [...]
Antiques & Collectors Fair
You never know what you might find... Could the next piece of your collection be waiting at the Antiques & Collectors Fair - or the start of a new one? Browse a wonderful variety of stalls in the historic atmosphere of Hartlebury Castle and its Carriage Circle. Have a chat with the dealers, learn [...]
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! [...]
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. Plus, follow the spooky Halloween [...]
Pumpkin Carving
New session added on Thursday 31st October at 3.30pm. 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 [...]
Hurd Library and State Rooms Guided Tour
Click here to get tickets Dive into the Castle's secrets and history on a guided tour! Step inside the breathtaking 18th century Hurd Library, not usually open to the public. Get the chance to hear a special talk from our Volunteer Librarians about Bishop Hurd, his fascinating life and his marvellous collection of [...]
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! Plus, enjoy live music performed by local acoustic duo [...]
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! A Family Christmas returns to Hartlebury Castle this December! The weekend of 7th-8th December will be jam-packed with festivities and the Castle [...]
A Christmas Wassail
Celebrate Christmas with a festive feast of a performance! The Crescent Theatre Company returns with A Christmas Wassail - a show full to the brim with festive spirit! From comedy and spoken word to solo songs and choral music, expect entertainment to warm the heart of the most stubborn Scrooge. And, not to forget, [...]
A Christmas Wassail
Celebrate Christmas with a festive feast of a performance! The Crescent Theatre Company returns with A Christmas Wassail - a show full to the brim with festive spirit! From comedy and spoken word to solo songs and choral music, expect entertainment to warm the heart of the most stubborn Scrooge. And, not to forget, [...]
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 [...]
The Snowman Concert
Click here to get tickets Live seasonal music plus a much-loved Christmas tale equals fun for all the family! Worcestershire Winds Concert Band is back at Hartlebury Castle for 2024 with their ever-popular performance of The Snowman Concert. Be entertained by a selection of festive pieces in Act One, then bottle up that [...]
The Snowman Concert
Click here to get tickets Live seasonal music plus a much-loved Christmas tale equals fun for all the family! Worcestershire Winds Concert Band is back at Hartlebury Castle for 2024 with their ever-popular performance of The Snowman Concert. Be entertained by a selection of festive pieces in Act One, then bottle up that [...]
Fabulous Faces Half-Term Trail
Find all the faces on the February family trail! This half-term, see if you can spot all the Fabulous Faces around the Castle. From beautiful portraits to some of our favourite toys, they're waiting to be discovered - with plenty of history to uncover as you go! Look out for the secret room, the [...]
Crafty February Fun
Get stuck into crafts at the Castle this February half-term! Adventure awaits at Hartlebury Castle! Put your creativity to the test with three days of crafts and see what history and secrets you can discover on the Fabulous Faces family trail. Themed fancy dress is encouraged - or, why not visit our dressing up [...]
Antiques & Collectors Fair
You never know what you might find... Could the next piece of your collection be waiting at the Antiques & Collectors Fair - or the start of a new one? Browse a wonderful variety of stalls in the historic atmosphere of Hartlebury Castle and its Carriage Circle. Have a chat with the dealers, learn [...]
Mother’s Day – Free Entry for Mums
Mums visit the Castle for free! Make memories on Mother's Day as you walk in the footsteps of royalty in the Bishop's Palace, uncover local history at the County Museum and take a peaceful stroll around the spring gardens and moat. Plus, make sure to treat mum to something special at Hayley's Kitchen cafe! [...]
Spring Family Trail
Can you complete the Easter trail challenge? There's fun for all the family at Hartlebury Castle in the Easter holidays. Journey back in time at the Bishop's Palace and Worcestershire County Museum, completing your spring trail sheet as you go. Unscramble the letters to crack the magic words and collect an Easter treat at [...]
Antiques & Collectors Fair
You never know what you might find... Could the next piece of your collection be waiting at the Antiques & Collectors Fair - or the start of a new one? Browse a wonderful variety of stalls in the historic atmosphere of Hartlebury Castle and its Carriage Circle. Have a chat with the dealers, learn [...]
Easter Crafts – Decorate an Easter Pot
Celebrate Easter with eggcellent crafts! Get the kids feeling arty in the holidays with Easter themed crafts at the Castle. Decorate an Easter pot to take home - to collect mini eggs, hold a pot plant, or keep pencils in. Your pot could have its own cute bunny face, feet and ears, or anything [...]
Easter Eggstravaganza!
Book your whole site admission tickets here Worcestershire Resident Pass holders and Whole site Guardians, click here to book tickets Eggsperience a fantastic family day out at Hartlebury Castle's Easter Eggstravaganza! Our ever-popular Easter egg hunts are back for another year from Friday 18th to Monday 21st April! Scour the [...]
Spring Crafts – Nature-Inspired Clay Prints
Get a spring in your step with crafts this Easter holiday! Be inspired by the beauty of the season with our second week of holiday crafts. Create nature-inspired clay prints - have fun getting messy using air drying clay and make a unique decoration to hang up at home. Available 11am to 4pm, Tuesday [...]
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Fall down the rabbit hole into Wonderland on May Day! Join us at Hartlebury Castle for a special bank holiday celebration of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Decorate a tea cup perfect for a tea party with the Mad Hatter, follow an interactive trail around the site telling Alice's much-loved story, play a game of [...]
Support Hartlebury Castle: An Evening of Piano Music
Click here to get tickets With award-winning pianist Peter Bradley-Fulgoni Come to this fundraising event for Hartlebury Castle Trust to support the Castle and help us make our ambitious vision for the future a reality. In return for your generosity, you'll be swept away by talented musician Peter Bradley-Fulgoni as he entertains us [...]
Antiques & Collectors Fair
You never know what you might find... Could the next piece of your collection be waiting at the Antiques & Collectors Fair - or the start of a new one? Browse a wonderful variety of stalls in the historic atmosphere of Hartlebury Castle and its Carriage Circle. Have a chat with the dealers, learn [...]