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 [...]
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 [...]
Vintage Austin Register Car Rally
See vintage cars in the Castle grounds! We’re pleased to be welcoming the Vintage Austin Register to Hartlebury Castle. Take a look at a selection of these stunning, well-known cars up close on Sunday 21st July, included in your visit! Tickets Normal admission fees apply. Click here to get tickets [...]
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 [...]
THIRD PARTY HIRE EVENT: Eat Street Repeat presents Hartlebury Castle Street Food Banquet
Eat Street Repeat presents Hartlebury Castle Street Food Banquet. FREE entry, 12-7pm. Award-winning street food from a diverse international selection Local ale and cider breweries Live music Desserts and cakes Bar and cocktails Children's entertainment - bouncy castle, face painter and magician Nature trail Beautiful and tranquil setting in stunning Castle grounds Village train [...]
Alvis Owner Club Car Rally
Get the chance to see classic cars in the Carriage Circle! The Alvis Owner Club will be bringing their beautiful vehicles to the Castle on Sunday 4th August. Why not pop in for a rare opportunity to see many of them together in person as part of your Castle admission ticket? Tickets Normal admission [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Fundraising Event: Beer and Bat Walk – SOLD OUT
Learn all about our night-time flying friends from experts on an atmospheric stroll through the Hartlebury Castle grounds! This event is now sold out. 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 [...]
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 [...]
Fundraising Event: Something Borrowed, Someone Blue – Murder Mystery Dinner
Click Here To Book Tickets *This event is now sold out. 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! [...]