A Feel of the Forties
Head back to the 1940s and remember a special D-Day Anniversary with your visit. Mark the 80th Anniversary of the June D-Day landings from 11am-4pm on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June as you learn about life in the 1940s. See iconic vehicles from the time, enjoy 40s fashion, listen to the live Vintage Class [...]
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 [...]
Antiques & Collectors Fair – CANCELLED
What treasures will you find at the Antiques & Collectors Fair? The June fair has been cancelled - join us instead for more amazing finds on 14th July! 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 [...]
CANCELLED – THIRD PARTY HIRE EVENT: Gatecrasher Outside
Please note this event has been cancelled. Gatecrasher Outside Presents Trance Classical. Get Ready for Sonic Heaven. The biggest tracks on the planet performed by a 35 piece orchestra accompanied by live vocalists. This is a third party hire. All queries about the event, please contact the organisers directly: info@gatecrasher.co.uk
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 [...]
THIRD PARTY HIRE EVENT: Decadence presents ‘Rock The Castle’ Boutique Festival
Decadence presents ‘Rock The Castle’ Boutique Festival. This exclusive event will take place within the carriage circle of Hartlebury Castle and the Sunken Garden. Club Classics from 2.30pm - Midnight. Bars, street food and house music all day long. Music by: Jeremy Healy Jon The Pleased Wimmin John Kelly Al Makenzie Mark Hughes Plus, [...]
The Sealed Knot – Living History Encampment
Book your whole site admission tickets hereWorcestershire 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 exciting Civil War living history encampment! [...]
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 fees [...]
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! Why not [...]
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 [...]
(CANCELLED) Outdoor Cinema – Hocus Pocus
This event has unfortunately been cancelled. All ticket holders have been contacted and will receive full refunds in due course. Watch a spooky classic outside at the Castle on Halloween! Do something different this Halloween at Hartlebury! Dress up in your favourite costume and enjoy the magic of Hocus Pocus with all the [...]
(CANCELLED) Outdoor Cinema – The Nightmare Before Christmas
This event has unfortunately been cancelled. All ticket holders have been contacted and will receive full refunds in due course. See the iconic Tim Burton movie outside on the big screen this Halloween! Do something different this Halloween at Hartlebury Castle! Dress to scare in your best costume and experience the fantastic story [...]