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SUMMARY:Count Pumpkinstein's Halloween Trail
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October to Friday 30th October: Access to the Castle will be via the A449 only (not accessible from Stourport). Please click here to see the diversion route.×A special trail awaits at Hartlebury Castle this Halloween…\nLegend has it that the Castle has a secret owner: Count Pumpkinstein! A vegetarian vampire who has lived here for hundreds of years\, he doesn’t drink blood but lives on his favourite food…pumpkins! \nEvery October\, pumpkins appear all around the Castle and Count Pumpkinstein invites people to look at his magnificent Pumpkin Patch. \nBut this year\, something is wrong. The vampire has heard werewolves howling in the woods. He knows they are nearby\, and he is determined to keep them out. Unfortunately\, some werewolves are very good at disguising themselves as ordinary visitors. \nCount Pumpkinstein needs your help to keep the werewolves out\, so join the trail around the historic Hartlebury Castle to give him a spooky hand! \nWhy not have a go our Halloween Crafts during your visit too? \nTickets\nWhole site admission plus 50p for trail only (pay on the door). \nUpgrade your ticket to Halloween Crafts or Pumpkin Carving (or both!) and get the trail included in the cost. \nAnnual tickets\, passes and HHA cards can be used for whole site admission.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/count-pumpkinsteins-halloween-trail/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Halloween,Holiday Activities,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T160000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Crafts: Make a Bat Windmill
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October to Friday 30th October: Access to the Castle will be via the A449 only (not accessible from Stourport). Please click here to see the diversion route.×Come to the spooky side this half-term with Halloween crafts!\nTry your hand at a bat-themed craft in the October holidays and put your creativity to the test. All celebrating the Castle’s secret owner\, Count Pumpkinstein\, a vegetarian vampire who has lived here for hundreds of years and survives on his favourite food: pumpkins! \nMake sure to follow Count Pumpkinstein’s Halloween Trail when you’ve finished your crafts\, and help the vampire keep the werewolves out of the Castle… \nCrafts sessions – Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th October\n10.30am-1.15pm\n1.15-4pm \nTickets\nWhole site admission plus £4.50 for crafts and trail – pay on the door. \nYou can still buy your admission tickets online\, then simply pay for the crafts at reception on the day. \nUpgrade to a Halloween Crafts & Pumpkin Carving Ticket! Get crafts\, trail and pumpkin carving for £10\, giving you a £1.50 saving per child. Book your tickets online (you’ll need to select your admission tickets first). Choose your carving timeslot during booking\, then join us for crafts anytime from 10.30am to 4pm! £1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nAnnual tickets\, passes and HHA cards can be used for whole site admission. \nA similar craft will be provided if we run out of craft materials. \nClick here to book upgraded Halloween Crafts & Pumpkin Carving Tickets
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/halloween-crafts-2026/
CATEGORIES:Children's Crafts,Family Fun,Halloween,Holiday Activities,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T163000
DTSTAMP:20261021T145536Z
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UID:8412-1793097000-1793377800@hartleburycastle.com
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Carving
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October to Friday 30th October: Access to the Castle will be via the A449 only (not accessible from Stourport). Please click here to see the diversion route.×Get into the Halloween spirit with pumpkin carving at the Castle!\nPick the perfect pumpkin from our special Carriage Circle Pumpkin Patch\, have fun scooping out the seeds and come up with your own design. The Castle team will then do the hard work carving while you relax and enjoy a hot chocolate! \nWhether it’s a traditional face\, creature or film character\, we’ll help you make a brilliant Halloween decoration – without all the mess. \nPlus\, follow Count Pumpkinstein’s Halloween Trail around the Castle! \nCarving times\nTuesday 27th\, Wednesday 28th\, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th October: 10.30am\, 11.30am\, 12.30pm\, 1.30pm \nTickets\nSpaces are limited\, so book now to guarantee your pumpkins! \nWhole site admission tickets + £7 per pumpkin – includes a hot chocolate for the designer (dairy free available). \nUpgrade to a Halloween Crafts & Pumpkin Carving Ticket! Get crafts\, trail and pumpkin carving for £10\, giving you a £1.50 saving per child. Choose your carving timeslot during booking\, then join us for crafts anytime from 10.30am to 4pm! \n£1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nAnnual tickets\, passes and HHA cards can be used for whole site admission. \nAdditional hot chocolates for adults can be purchased on the day. \nPlease note for tickets bought later than 24 hours before the session\, we cannot guarantee allergies or dietary requirements can be catered for. \nClick here to book ticketsNot able to book online? Give us a call Monday – Friday\, 9.30am-5pm on 01299 250797.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/pumpkin-carving-2026/
CATEGORIES:Children's Crafts,Family Fun,Halloween,Holiday Activities,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T190000
DTSTAMP:20261006T103003Z
CREATED:20250822T153143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T103003Z
UID:8865-1795258800-1795287600@hartleburycastle.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Tick off your festive shopping list at the Castle Christmas craft fair!\nBrowse and buy fantastic Christmas gifts and support independent craft stallholders offering a wonderful variety of wares on Saturday 21st November. \nThe entire Castle will also be open for you to explore this year\, so experience the Bishop’s Palace and Worcestershire County Museum dressed for the season and discover their secrets with all the family. \nGet into the seasonal spirit with live festive music\, plus a mulled wine or hot chocolate – included with all paying tickets! \nSession times\n11am-1pm\n2pm-4pm\n5pm-7pm \nTickets (sessions must be pre-booked)\nMoney from ticket sales is fundraising for Hartlebury Castle Trust. All tickets include entry to the entire Castle. \nAdults: £5 (includes a complimentary hot chocolate or mulled wine)\nChildren (5-16 years): £2.50 (includes a complimentary hot chocolate)\nUnder 5s: Free (no drink included)\nGuardian Pass holders: Free (includes a complimentary hot chocolate or mulled wine)\nCarers: Free (no drink included\, 1 Carer per full paying ticketholder – please click here to see the documentation you need to bring on the day) \nVegan hot chocolates are available. \n£1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nTickets must be bought online in advance. If you can’t book online\, call us Monday – Friday\, 9.30am-5pm on 01299 250797. Tickets will not be available on the door if we reach capacity and these will not include a free drink. \nAnnual tickets cannot be used for entry to this event. Historic Houses Member Passes and Worcestershire Resident Passes are not valid. \nMulled wine\, hot chocolate and snacks will be available to purchase. \nStallholders – coming soon!\nFestive music from…\nMaggie Page \nMaggie Page (The Peaky Blondie) is an established\, five-star vocalist based in the Midlands. With a lifelong background in musical theatre performance and direction\, Maggie brings vocal versatility and personality to every stage. Since 2020\, she has focused on solo performances featuring music from the 1920s jazz and swing era through to modern pop\, entertaining audiences at corporate\, private\, charity\, and community events across the UK.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/christmas-craft-fair/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmashomepage,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261223T170000
DTSTAMP:20261014T113559Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Elf Trail
DESCRIPTION:Follow our special Christmas family trail…\nCan you find all the elves hidden around the Castle? Enjoy the trail through the Bishop’s Palace and Worcestershire County Museum and get into the festive spirit as you take in the beautiful seasonal decorations. Look out for the 18-foot Christmas tree! \nMake sure to wrap up warm and take a winter stroll around the moat\, before popping into Hayley’s Kitchen cafe for a delicious bite to eat. \n\n\nTickets\nWhole site admission plus 50p for trail only (pay on the door). \nTrail is also included in Welcome to Elf Academy (with or without Santa’s Grotto) on 12th\, 13th\, 19th and 20th December\, and Party with Santa on 13th and 20th December. Whole site admission tickets are not available on these dates and tickets for these events must be purchased instead. \nAnnual tickets\, passes and HHA cards can be used for whole site admission (not on event dates). \n\nClick here to get tickets
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/the-great-elf-trail/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmashomepage,Family Fun,Holiday Activities,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261128T164500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261128T181500
DTSTAMP:20261015T104819Z
CREATED:20261015T103032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T104819Z
UID:9838-1795884300-1795889700@hartleburycastle.com
SUMMARY:Christmas at the Castle with Daniel J Collins
DESCRIPTION:For the second year running\, Daniel J Collins is returning to Hartlebury Castle for his popular Christmas concert.\nThis is your first chance to hear and purchase the new album ‘Free Spirit’\, while hearing popular pieces from ‘Awakening\, Vol. 1’ and ‘The Parallel Universe’. \nAll CDs are £10. \nExciting and talented Birmingham-based guitarist and composer Simmi Sohal is accompanying Daniel throughout. \nJoin in with a Christmas singalong at the end of the concert! \nAs always\, a free minced pie and a glass of mulled wine comes with your ticket for your Christmas treat from Daniel J Collins. \nApproximate run time: 90 minutes. \nTickets\n18 and over: £15\nUnder 18: £12 \nBooking fees apply. \nDoors open at 4.30pm. \nThis event is organised by a third party hirer. If you have any queries\, please contact Daniel at danieljcollinstickets@outlook.com. \nPhotography credit: Kieran Perkinton. \nClick here to get tickets
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/daniel-j-collins/
CATEGORIES:Evening Event,Live Performances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218
DTSTAMP:20261022T154620Z
CREATED:20250828T120624Z
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UID:8879-1796342400-1797551999@hartleburycastle.com
SUMMARY:Festive Wreath Making
DESCRIPTION:New session added on 4th December.\nCreate a beautiful Christmas wreath in a historic setting!\nMake a unique wreath of your own design with the expert assistance of Castle Head Gardener\, Jane Finch – using fresh greenery\, a touch of sparkle and plenty of festive flair. Ideal for decorating your front door\, it will be the envy of all your neighbours. \nYou can also relax with a complimentary glass of mulled wine or spiced apple juice (plus a mince pie) as you take in the lovely Christmas decorations of the Bishop’s Palace – including our 18-foot Christmas tree! \nSession times\nFriday 4th December: 10.30am (SOLD OUT)\nFriday 4th December: 2pm (new session)\nWednesday 9th December: 6.30pm (2 spaces left)\nThursday 10th December: 10.30am (SOLD OUT)\nFriday 11th December: 10.30am (2 spaces left)\nTuesday 15th December: 2pm \nTickets\nMoney from ticket sales is fundraising for Hartlebury Castle Trust. \n£32 (includes a mince pie and complimentary mulled wine or spiced apple juice). \n£1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nFor an additional £5.00\, stay for the day and explore the whole Castle\, including Worcestershire County Museum. \nAll materials are provided. Workshops last approximately 2 hours. \nPlaces are limited. Our wreath making courses are popular every year\, so book early to avoid disappointment! \nCarers can attend with a free ticket but will not make a wreath. \nClick here to get ticketsNot able to book online? Give us a call Monday – Friday\, 9.30am-5pm on 01299 250797.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/festive-wreath-making-1/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmashomepage,Holiday Activities,Homepage,Special Events,Wreath Making
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260921T110747Z
CREATED:20240909T142057Z
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Wassail
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a truly festive concert at the Castle!\nBegin your Christmas celebrations in the best way possible with The Crescent Theatre Company’s ever-popular Wassail – a show with enough Christmas spirit to last the whole year through! A festival of choral music\, solo songs\, spoken word and comedy brought together to warm your spirits with the magic of Christmas. \nWith the opportunity to enjoy a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine\, let the Wassailers enchant\, delight and entertain you. \nPerformance times\n3.30pm\n7.30pm \nTickets\n£25 – including a complimentary serving of mulled wine and a mince pie\, to be enjoyed in the interval. \nNo tickets available on the door. \nRunning time: approximately 2 hours 40 minutes\, including an interval when the bar will be open selling drinks and snacks. \nDoors open 1 hour before each performance\, when the bar will also be open. \nDoors to the event itself in the Great Hall open 10 minutes before each performance. \nPlease book taxis ahead of time. \nClick here to get tickets (via the Crescent Theatre box office)
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/a-christmas-wassail-2026/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmashomepage,Evening Event,Homepage,Live Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260921T110749Z
CREATED:20250902T152040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T110749Z
UID:8900-1796499000-1796499000@hartleburycastle.com
SUMMARY:A Christmas Wassail
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a truly festive concert at the Castle!\nBegin your Christmas celebrations in the best way possible with The Crescent Theatre Company’s ever-popular Wassail – a show with enough Christmas spirit to last the whole year through! A festival of choral music\, solo songs\, spoken word and comedy brought together to warm your spirits with the magic of Christmas. \nWith the opportunity to enjoy a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine\, let the Wassailers enchant\, delight and entertain you. \nPerformance times\n3.30pm\n7.30pm \nTickets\n£25 – including a complimentary serving of mulled wine and a mince pie\, to be enjoyed in the interval. \nNo tickets available on the door. \nRunning time: approximately 2 hours 40 minutes\, including an interval when the bar will be open selling drinks and snacks. \nDoors open 1 hour before each performance\, when the bar will also be open. \nDoors to the event itself in the Great Hall open 10 minutes before each performance. \nPlease book taxis ahead of time. \nClick here to get tickets (via the Crescent Theatre box office)
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/a-christmas-wassail-2026-2/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmashomepage,Evening Event,Homepage,Live Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T113000
DTSTAMP:20261009T125634Z
CREATED:20261009T125050Z
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SUMMARY:The Snowman Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Christmas with a live concert of festive family music and a beloved story!\n\nWorcestershire Winds Concert Band returns to Hartlebury Castle with their wonderful performance of The Snowman Concert. Get into the spirit of the season with festive pieces in Act One\, then settle down to enjoy a memorable reading of Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman in Act Two\, accompanied by its unforgettable music. \nA concert for all ages and a great introduction for children into the exciting world of live performance. \nPlus\, make sure to bring the family to meet Santa during the interval! \n\nAct One\n\n\nHow the Grinch Stole Christmas\nSleigh Ride\nTroika\n‘Twas the Night Before Christmas\nJoin in with some well-known carols!\n\nAct Two\n\nThe Snowman (Soloist: Theodore Roberts-Malpass\, Narrator: Gilda Davies)\n\n\nPerformance times\n11.30am\n2.30pm \nTickets\nAdult: £11.50\nChild/NUS: £9.50\nUnder 2: Free (when accompanying a paid ticket\, must share a seat with an adult) \n£1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nTo enquire about Carer tickets\, please email Chantel at events@hartleburycastle.com. \nPerformance running time: approximately 90 minutes\, including an interval when the bar will be open selling drinks and snacks. \nDoors open 30 minutes before each performance\, when the bar will also be open. Doors to the event itself in the Great Hall open 10 minutes before each performance. \nNo food or drink to be brought onto site. The Bishop’s Palace will be closed on this date\, other than for the performances. \nPlease note that this performance includes loud music. If you have concerns about this or if your child has additional needs\, feel free to email Chantel at events@hartleburycastle.com. \nIf you can’t book online\, call us Monday to Friday\, 9.30am-5pm on 01299 250797.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/the-snowman-concert/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmashomepage,Family Fun,Holiday Activities,Homepage,Live Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T143000
DTSTAMP:20261009T125609Z
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SUMMARY:The Snowman Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Christmas with a live concert of festive family music and a beloved story!\n\nWorcestershire Winds Concert Band returns to Hartlebury Castle with their wonderful performance of The Snowman Concert. Get into the spirit of the season with festive pieces in Act One\, then settle down to enjoy a memorable reading of Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman in Act Two\, accompanied by its unforgettable music. \nA concert for all ages and a great introduction for children into the exciting world of live performance. \nPlus\, make sure to bring the family to meet Santa during the interval! \n\nAct One\n\n\nHow the Grinch Stole Christmas\nSleigh Ride\nTroika\n‘Twas the Night Before Christmas\nJoin in with some well-known carols!\n\nAct Two\n\nThe Snowman (Soloist: Theodore Roberts-Malpass\, Narrator: Gilda Davies)\n\n\nPerformance times\n11.30am\n2.30pm \nTickets\nAdult: £11.50\nChild/NUS: £9.50\nUnder 2: Free (when accompanying a paid ticket\, must share a seat with an adult) \n£1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nTo enquire about Carer tickets\, please email Chantel at events@hartleburycastle.com. \nPerformance running time: approximately 90 minutes\, including an interval when the bar will be open selling drinks and snacks. \nDoors open 30 minutes before each performance\, when the bar will also be open. Doors to the event itself in the Great Hall open 10 minutes before each performance. \nNo food or drink to be brought onto site. The Bishop’s Palace will be closed on this date\, other than for the performances. \nPlease note that this performance includes loud music. If you have concerns about this or if your child has additional needs\, feel free to email Chantel at events@hartleburycastle.com. \nIf you can’t book online\, call us Monday to Friday\, 9.30am-5pm on 01299 250797.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/the-snowman-concert-2/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmashomepage,Family Fun,Holiday Activities,Homepage,Live Performances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20261014T144621Z
CREATED:20261002T143959Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Elf Academy (with Santa's Grotto)
DESCRIPTION:Step into the magic of Christmas as you meet Santa and train to become an elf at Hartlebury Castle!\nSanta’s Grotto\nExperience an exclusive family visit to see Santa in his festive grotto. Watch the children’s faces light up as they meet the man himself\, share what they’re hoping to find under the Christmas tree\, and receive their own gift from Santa. \nCapture as many festive photographs as you wish and create memories to treasure for many Christmases to come. \nPlease note: our previous Santa is not available. However\, we have a wonderful new Santa this year!\nWelcome to Elf Academy\nWhat’s more\, find out if you’ve got what it takes to become Santa’s latest helper\, with challenges including: \n\nMake a wooden toy in the workshop to take home\nLearn a special elf dance\nDecorate a Christmas biscuit\nWrap a gift like an elf!\n\nDon’t forget to play Pin the Nose on Rudolph\, write a letter to Santa\, listen to a festive story\, and take a photo in his sleigh – perhaps with your certificate for graduating the Elf Academy! \nYou can also follow the festive trail in the beautifully decorated Castle (look out for our 18-foot Christmas tree!) and take a winter stroll around the moat to the adventure playground. Christmas outfits are welcome! \nAs you head home\, why not buy a beautiful festive wreath\, handmade by our volunteer gardeners? \nTimes\nSaturday 12th and Saturday 19th December:  \nSanta’s Grotto meetings: 10am-4.50pm (10 minutes per session). \nElf Academy activities: 11am-4pm. \nSunday 13th and Sunday 20th December: \nSanta’s Grotto meetings: 10am-2.40pm (10 minutes per session). \nElf Academy activities: 11am-3pm. \nTickets including Santa’s Grotto (online booking required)\nPlease note: our previous Santa is not available. However\, we have a wonderful new Santa this year!\nA 10-minute exclusive experience for your family\, including a gift for each child. Must be pre-booked due to limited time slots. \nChild (0-16 years): £18.50 each (maximum 6 per group)\nAdult: £12 each (minimum 1 per group)\nChild (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder\, 0-16 years): £10 each (maximum 6 per group)\nAdult (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder): £6 each \nIf you’d like to upgrade your ticket to include Party with Santa at 3.30pm on the same day (Sunday 13th and 20th December only)\, you can do this during the booking process. Child tickets are an additional £12.50 and Child Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder tickets are an additional £8. \nWelcome to Elf Academy Tickets NOT including Santa’s Grotto (online booking advised)\nEnjoy the Elf Academy\, the trail and the Castle dressed for Christmas without meeting Santa. \nChild (18 months-16 years): £10 each\nAdult: £12 each\nChild (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder\, 18 months-16 years): £8 each\nAdult (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder): £6 each\nUnder 18 months: Free (does not include trail or Elf Academy activities) \n£1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nAll tickets (unless specified) include the Christmas trail\, the Elf Academy activities\, and admission to the Bishop’s Palace\, Worcestershire County Museum and Grounds from 11am. The Bishop’s Palace will close at 3pm on Sunday 13th and 20th December to prepare for Party with Santa at 3.30pm. The Grounds close at 4pm and the Museum closes at 5pm on every day of this event. \nWe allow free entry for one Carer per full paying ticketholder. Please click here to see the documentation you need to bring on the day. \nAnnual tickets cannot be used for entry to this event. Historic Houses Member passes are not valid. Grounds only tickets will be available on the door. \nClick here to book tickets including Santa’s GrottoClick here to book tickets without Santa’s GrottoMore information\nPlease note for tickets bought later than 24 hours before the session\, we cannot guarantee allergies or dietary requirements can be catered for. \nIf your child has additional needs or if someone in your group falls outside of the ticket specifications\, please get in touch so we can give them the best possible experience. Please email Chantel in advance at events@hartleburycastle.com. \nPop-up cafe with hot drinks available. \nFor the Elf Academy\, similar crafts will be provided if we run out of materials.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/welcome-to-elf-academy/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmashomepage,Family Fun,Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20261014T144630Z
CREATED:20250822T173828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T144630Z
UID:8873-1797120000-1797206399@hartleburycastle.com
SUMMARY:Party with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Play traditional party games with Santa himself and join The Elf Academy!\nParty with Santa (3.30pm)\nIt’s time to celebrate Christmas at the Castle with all the family! Have a blast playing party games with other youngsters and enjoy a truly festive storytime. \nEach child receives a present from Santa\, and it wouldn’t be a party without jelly and ice cream! \nPlease note: our previous Santa is not available. However\, we have a wonderful new Santa this year!\nWelcome to Elf Academy (11am-3pm)\nPlus\, see if you’ve got what it takes to become Santa’s helper at the Elf Academy\, with challenges including: \n\nMake a wooden toy in the workshop to take home\nLearn a special elf dance\nDecorate a Christmas biscuit\nWrap a gift like an elf!\n\nYou can also send a letter to Santa\, play Pin the Nose on Rudolph\, and snap a photo in Santa’s sleigh – perhaps with your certificate for graduating the Elf Academy! \nWhy not come dressed in your favourite Christmas outfit too as you explore the beautifully decorated festive Castle and follow the Christmas trail? Make sure to enjoy a walk around the winter grounds to the adventure playground too. \nEnjoy all of this on Sunday 13th December or Sunday 20th December. \nTickets including the Party with Santa at 3.30pm (online booking required)\nPlease note: our previous Santa is not available. However\, we have a wonderful new Santa this year!\nChild (0-16 years): £18.50 (includes a present\, juice\, jelly and ice cream\, the Christmas trail and the Elf Academy activities)\nAdult: £12\nChild (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder\, 0-16 years): £10\nAdult (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder): £6 \nWelcome to Elf Academy Tickets NOT including the Party with Santa at 3.30pm (online booking advised)\nEnjoy the Elf Academy\, the trail\, and the Castle dressed for Christmas without joining the Party with Santa. \nChild (18 months-16 years): £10\nAdult: £12\nChild (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder\, 18 months-16 years): £8\nAdult (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder): £6\nUnder 18 months: Free (does not include trail or Elf Academy activities) \n£1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nParty with Santa sessions last approximately 1 hour. Doors open 10 minutes before each session. \nAll tickets (unless specified) include the Christmas trail\, the Elf Academy activities\, and admission to the Bishop’s Palace\, Worcestershire County Museum and Grounds\, which you can explore from 11am. The Bishop’s Palace will close at 3pm to prepare for the Party with Santa session at 3.30pm\, the Grounds close at 4pm and the Museum closes at 5pm. \nWe allow free entry for one Carer per full paying ticketholder. Please click here to see the documentation you need to bring on the day. \nAnnual tickets cannot be used for entry to this event. Historic Houses Member passes are not valid. Grounds only tickets will be available on the door. \nClick here to book Party with Santa ticketsClick here to book Welcome to Elf Academy ticketsMore information\nPlease note for tickets bought later than 24 hours before the session\, we cannot guarantee allergies or dietary requirements can be catered for. \nIf your child has additional needs or if someone in your group falls outside of the ticket specifications\, please get in touch so we can give them the best possible experience. Please email Chantel in advance at events@hartleburycastle.com. \nPop-up cafe with hot drinks available. \nFor the Elf Academy\, similar crafts will be provided if we run out of materials.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/party-with-santa/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmashomepage,Family Fun,Holiday Activities,Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTSTAMP:20261014T144638Z
CREATED:20261002T180504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T144638Z
UID:9724-1797638400-1797811199@hartleburycastle.com
SUMMARY:Welcome to Elf Academy (with Santa’s Grotto)
DESCRIPTION:Step into the magic of Christmas as you meet Santa and train to become an elf at Hartlebury Castle!\nSanta’s Grotto\nExperience an exclusive family visit to see Santa in his festive grotto. Watch the children’s faces light up as they meet the man himself\, share what they’re hoping to find under the Christmas tree\, and receive their own gift from Santa. \nCapture as many festive photographs as you wish and create memories to treasure for many Christmases to come. \nPlease note: our previous Santa is not available. However\, we have a wonderful new Santa this year!\nWelcome to Elf Academy\nWhat’s more\, find out if you’ve got what it takes to become Santa’s latest helper\, with challenges including: \n\nMake a wooden toy in the workshop to take home\nLearn a special elf dance\nDecorate a Christmas biscuit\nWrap a gift like an elf!\n\nDon’t forget to play Pin the Nose on Rudolph\, write a letter to Santa\, listen to a festive story\, and take a photo in his sleigh – perhaps with your certificate for graduating the Elf Academy! \nYou can also follow the festive trail in the beautifully decorated Castle (look out for our 18-foot Christmas tree!) and take a winter stroll around the moat to the adventure playground. Christmas outfits are welcome! \nAs you head home\, why not buy a beautiful festive wreath\, handmade by our volunteer gardeners? \nTimes\nSaturday 12th and Saturday 19th December:  \nSanta’s Grotto meetings: 10am-4.50pm (10 minutes per session). \nElf Academy activities: 11am-4pm. \nSunday 13th and Sunday 20th December: \nSanta’s Grotto meetings: 10am-2.40pm (10 minutes per session). \nElf Academy activities: 11am-3pm. \nTickets including Santa’s Grotto (online booking required)\nPlease note: our previous Santa is not available. However\, we have a wonderful new Santa this year!\nA 10-minute exclusive experience for your family\, including a gift for each child. Must be pre-booked due to limited time slots. \nChild (0-16 years): £18.50 each (maximum 6 per group)\nAdult: £12 each (minimum 1 per group)\nChild (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder\, 0-16 years): £10 each (maximum 6 per group)\nAdult (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder): £6 each \nIf you’d like to upgrade your ticket to include Party with Santa at 3.30pm on the same day (Sunday 13th and 20th December only)\, you can do this during the booking process. Child tickets are an additional £12.50 and Child Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder tickets are an additional £8. \nWelcome to Elf Academy Tickets NOT including Santa’s Grotto (online booking advised)\nEnjoy the Elf Academy\, the trail and the Castle dressed for Christmas without meeting Santa. \nChild (18 months-16 years): £10 each\nAdult: £12 each\nChild (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder\, 18 months-16 years): £8 each\nAdult (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder): £6 each\nUnder 18 months: Free (does not include trail or Elf Academy activities) \n£1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nAll tickets (unless specified) include the Christmas trail\, the Elf Academy activities\, and admission to the Bishop’s Palace\, Worcestershire County Museum and Grounds from 11am. The Bishop’s Palace will close at 3pm on Sunday 13th and 20th December to prepare for Party with Santa at 3.30pm. The Grounds close at 4pm and the Museum closes at 5pm on every day of this event. \nWe allow free entry for one Carer per full paying ticketholder. Please click here to see the documentation you need to bring on the day. \nAnnual tickets cannot be used for entry to this event. Historic Houses Member passes are not valid. Grounds only tickets will be available on the door. \nClick here to book tickets including Santa’s GrottoClick here to book tickets without Santa’s GrottoMore information\nPlease note for tickets bought later than 24 hours before the session\, we cannot guarantee allergies or dietary requirements can be catered for. \nIf your child has additional needs or if someone in your group falls outside of the ticket specifications\, please get in touch so we can give them the best possible experience. Please email Chantel in advance at events@hartleburycastle.com. \nPop-up cafe with hot drinks available. \nFor the Elf Academy\, similar crafts will be provided if we run out of materials.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/welcome-to-elf-academy-2/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmashomepage,Family Fun,Holiday Activities,Homepage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTSTAMP:20261014T144647Z
CREATED:20261002T175358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T144647Z
UID:9722-1797724800-1797811199@hartleburycastle.com
SUMMARY:Party with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Play traditional party games with Santa himself and join The Elf Academy!\nParty with Santa (3.30pm)\nIt’s time to celebrate Christmas at the Castle with all the family! Have a blast playing party games with other youngsters and enjoy a truly festive storytime. \nEach child receives a present from Santa\, and it wouldn’t be a party without jelly and ice cream! \nPlease note: our previous Santa is not available. However\, we have a wonderful new Santa this year!\nWelcome to Elf Academy (11am-3pm)\nPlus\, see if you’ve got what it takes to become Santa’s helper at the Elf Academy\, with challenges including: \n\nMake a wooden toy in the workshop to take home\nLearn a special elf dance\nDecorate a Christmas biscuit\nWrap a gift like an elf!\n\nYou can also send a letter to Santa\, play Pin the Nose on Rudolph\, and snap a photo in Santa’s sleigh – perhaps with your certificate for graduating the Elf Academy! \nWhy not come dressed in your favourite Christmas outfit too as you explore the beautifully decorated festive Castle and follow the Christmas trail? Make sure to enjoy a walk around the winter grounds to the adventure playground too. \nEnjoy all of this on Sunday 13th December or Sunday 20th December. \nTickets including the Party with Santa at 3.30pm (online booking required)\nPlease note: our previous Santa is not available. However\, we have a wonderful new Santa this year!\nChild (0-16 years): £18.50 (includes a present\, juice\, jelly and ice cream\, the Christmas trail and the Elf Academy activities)\nAdult: £12\nChild (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder\, 0-16 years): £10\nAdult (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder): £6 \nWelcome to Elf Academy Tickets NOT including the Party with Santa at 3.30pm (online booking advised)\nEnjoy the Elf Academy\, the trail\, and the Castle dressed for Christmas without joining the Party with Santa. \nChild (18 months-16 years): £10\nAdult: £12\nChild (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder\, 18 months-16 years): £8\nAdult (Guardian/Worcestershire Resident Passholder): £6\nUnder 18 months: Free (does not include trail or Elf Academy activities) \n£1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nParty with Santa sessions last approximately 1 hour. Doors open 10 minutes before each session. \nAll tickets (unless specified) include the Christmas trail\, the Elf Academy activities\, and admission to the Bishop’s Palace\, Worcestershire County Museum and Grounds\, which you can explore from 11am. The Bishop’s Palace will close at 3pm to prepare for the Party with Santa session at 3.30pm\, the Grounds close at 4pm and the Museum closes at 5pm. \nWe allow free entry for one Carer per full paying ticketholder. Please click here to see the documentation you need to bring on the day. \nAnnual tickets cannot be used for entry to this event. Historic Houses Member passes are not valid. Grounds only tickets will be available on the door. \nClick here to book Party with Santa ticketsClick here to book Welcome to Elf Academy ticketsMore information\nPlease note for tickets bought later than 24 hours before the session\, we cannot guarantee allergies or dietary requirements can be catered for. \nIf your child has additional needs or if someone in your group falls outside of the ticket specifications\, please get in touch so we can give them the best possible experience. Please email Chantel in advance at events@hartleburycastle.com. \nPop-up cafe with hot drinks available. \nFor the Elf Academy\, similar crafts will be provided if we run out of materials.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/party-with-santa-2/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmashomepage,Family Fun,Holiday Activities,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261221T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261221T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T164353Z
CREATED:20240925T122050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T164353Z
UID:8496-1797847200-1797868800@hartleburycastle.com
SUMMARY:Santa Paws
DESCRIPTION:Santa Paws returns for more magical meetings with your furry friends!\nWho said Christmas was only for humans? Bring the whole family to meet Santa and his elf – including your four-legged companions! \nEach pet can meet the man himself\, enjoy a treat and gift\, and pose for your very special (and cute) Christmas photos. Not just for dogs – from curious cats to rambunctious rabbits\, we’d love to see any furry pets! \nYou can also bring the kids to take centre stage as they share their festive wishes with Santa and get their own present. Groups with or without children are welcome to make festive memories together. \nWe know you’ve all got Christmas jumpers\, so feel free to come along in festive outfits too – including your pets! \nAfterwards\, why not enjoy a peaceful walk through the winter grounds\, and then explore the wonderfully decorated Castle with your human companions? \nSession times\nEvery 10 minutes from 10am-12pm and 12.40pm-4pm (sessions also last approximately 10 minutes). \nTickets (must be pre-booked online)\nPlease note: our previous Santa is not available. However\, we have a wonderful new Santa this year!\nMoney from ticket sales is fundraising for Hartlebury Castle Trust. \n\n\nPet: £6.50 (includes a gift and a treat)\nAdult: £5\nChild (0-16 years): £12 (includes a gift) \nGot a Worcestershire Resident or Guardian Pass? Just pay the £6.50 per pet and £12 per child! \n£1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nTickets include entry to the Grounds and the Bishop’s Palace. Please note that pets are not allowed inside the Bishop’s Palace. Worcestershire County Museum is closed on this day. \nAnnual tickets cannot be used for entry to this event. Historic Houses Member passes are not valid. Grounds only tickets will not be available. \nWe allow free entry for one Carer per full paying ticketholder. Please click here to see the documentation you need to bring on the day. \n\n\nMore information\nYou may explore the grounds before or after your Santa Paws session. However\, the grounds close at 4pm – if you have booked a later session\, please enjoy your walk before meeting Santa. \nPlease note for tickets bought later than 24 hours before the session\, we cannot guarantee allergies or dietary requirements can be catered for. \nIf your child has additional needs or if someone in your group falls outside of the ticket specifications\, please get in touch so we can give them the best possible experience. Please email Chantel in advance at events@hartleburycastle.com. \nNot able to book online? Give us a call Monday – Friday\, 9.30am-5pm on 01299 250797.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/santa-paws/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmashomepage,Event,Family Fun,Holiday Activities,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261222T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261222T140000
DTSTAMP:20261009T122131Z
CREATED:20261006T141908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T122131Z
UID:9737-1797948000-1797948000@hartleburycastle.com
SUMMARY:The Twelve Days of Christmas - Indoor Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a festive theatrical farce by Operation Moonlight – a brand new slice of laugh-a-minute family-friendly mayhem!\nThe hapless Sir Edward is head over heels for the beautiful Miss Elizabeth. But how to show his affection? Why through gifts of course! And as the presents stack up\, so does the mayhem! Featuring just three players taking on over thirty parts\, this is a breakneck\, madcap theatrical experience like no other that answers the question ‘what if your true love really did give you all those birds’? \nJoin Operation Moonlight for this endlessly chaotic\, endlessly entertaining production at Hartlebury Castle this Christmas\, previously toured to rave reviews by Distraction Theatre. \nSuitable for all ages. \nPerformance times\n2pm\n6.30pm \nAudience reviews\n“I haven’t laughed so much for ages!” \n“Splendid – great fun.” \nAbout the company\nOperation Moonlight is an experienced team of artists and creative professionals\, brought together by the common aim of bringing high quality entertainment to communities across the UK. Founded in 2025\, their ethos is producing sustainable\, exciting theatre with a big heart. \nTickets\nAdult: £17\nChild (16 and under): £15 \n£1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nTo enquire about Carer tickets\, please email Chantel at events@hartleburycastle.com. \nRunning time: 1 hour 45 minutes\, including a 20 minute interval when the bar will be open selling drinks and snacks (Act 1: 45 minutes\, Act 2: 40 minutes) \nDoors open 1 hour before each performance. Doors to the event itself in the Great Gall open 15 minutes before each performance. \nNo food or drink to be brought onto site. The Bishop’s Palace will be closed on this date\, other than for the performances. \nIf you can’t book online\, call us Monday to Friday\, 9.30am-5pm on 01299 250797.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/the-twelve-days-of-christmas/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmashomepage,Family Fun,Holiday Activities,Homepage,Live Performances,Theatre Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261222T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261222T183000
DTSTAMP:20261009T121808Z
CREATED:20261006T142911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T121808Z
UID:9760-1797964200-1797964200@hartleburycastle.com
SUMMARY:The Twelve Days of Christmas - Indoor Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a festive theatrical farce by Operation Moonlight – a brand new slice of laugh-a-minute family-friendly mayhem!\nThe hapless Sir Edward is head over heels for the beautiful Miss Elizabeth. But how to show his affection? Why through gifts of course! And as the presents stack up\, so does the mayhem! Featuring just three players taking on over thirty parts\, this is a breakneck\, madcap theatrical experience like no other that answers the question ‘what if your true love really did give you all those birds’? \nJoin Operation Moonlight for this endlessly chaotic\, endlessly entertaining production at Hartlebury Castle this Christmas\, previously toured to rave reviews by Distraction Theatre. \nSuitable for all ages. \nPerformance times\n2pm\n6.30pm \nAudience reviews\n“I haven’t laughed so much for ages!” \n“Splendid – great fun.” \nAbout the company\nOperation Moonlight is an experienced team of artists and creative professionals\, brought together by the common aim of bringing high quality entertainment to communities across the UK. Founded in 2025\, their ethos is producing sustainable\, exciting theatre with a big heart. \nTickets\nAdult: £17\nChild (16 and under): £15 \n£1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nTo enquire about Carer tickets\, please email Chantel at events@hartleburycastle.com. \nRunning time: 1 hour 45 minutes\, including a 20 minute interval when the bar will be open selling drinks and snacks (Act 1: 45 minutes\, Act 2: 40 minutes) \nDoors open 1 hour before each performance. Doors to the event itself in the Great Gall open 15 minutes before each performance. \nNo food or drink to be brought onto site. The Bishop’s Palace and Grounds will be closed on this date\, other than for the performances. \nIf you can’t book online\, call us Monday to Friday\, 9.30am-5pm on 01299 250797.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/the-twelve-days-of-christmas-2/
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmashomepage,Family Fun,Holiday Activities,Homepage,Live Performances
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