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 [...]
(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 [...]
THIRD PARTY EVENT: Social Eats Events presents Hartlebury Fireworks & Food
IMPORTANT: Parking is extremely limited for this event. Please use public transport, walk, cycle or make alternative arrangements where possible. Social Eats Events presents Hartlebury Fireworks & Food - this event has now SOLD OUT. Join Social Eats this November for a fantastic display of fireworks. Check out what's on offer below! Fireworks Fire [...]
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 [...]
Fundraising Event: Festive Wreath Making (SOLD OUT)
SOLD OUT. Create a Christmas wreath fit for the season! Learn from the best (in this case, Head Gardener Jane Finch) and make your very own, unique wreath using fresh greenery and your festive design skills. Ideal for decorating your front door, it will be the envy of your neighbours! Plus, enjoy the stunning [...]
Fundraising Event: Festive Wreath Making (SOLD OUT)
SOLD OUT. Create a Christmas wreath fit for the season! Learn from the best (in this case, Head Gardener Jane Finch) and make your very own, unique wreath using fresh greenery and your festive design skills. Ideal for decorating your front door, it will be the envy of your neighbours! Plus, enjoy the stunning [...]
Fundraising Event: Festive Wreath Making (SOLD OUT)
SOLD OUT. Create a Christmas wreath fit for the season! Learn from the best (in this case, Head Gardener Jane Finch) and make your very own, unique wreath using fresh greenery and your festive design skills. Ideal for decorating your front door, it will be the envy of your neighbours! Plus, enjoy the stunning [...]
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 [...]
Fundraising Event: Festive Wreath Making (SOLD OUT)
SOLD OUT. Create a Christmas wreath fit for the season! Learn from the best (in this case, Head Gardener Jane Finch) and make your very own, unique wreath using fresh greenery and your festive design skills. Ideal for decorating your front door, it will be the envy of your neighbours! Plus, enjoy the stunning [...]
Fundraising Event: Festive Wreath Making (SOLD OUT)
SOLD OUT. Create a Christmas wreath fit for the season! Learn from the best (in this case, Head Gardener Jane Finch) and make your very own, unique wreath using fresh greenery and your festive design skills. Ideal for decorating your front door, it will be the envy of your neighbours! Plus, enjoy the stunning [...]
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 [...]
Santa Paws (SOLD OUT)
SOLD OUT. Bring your furry friend to see Santa! Christmas isn't just for humans! New for 2024 - what could be cuter at Christmas than your pet meeting Santa and his elf? From dogs to adventurous cats and rabbits, all furry animals are welcome. Every pet will get a treat, as well as their [...]
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 [...]
Motown by Moonlight – Outdoor Concert
Click here to get tickets Celebrate the Motown era in style on a summer night of music outside at Hartlebury Castle! Get ready for a magical evening of Motown by Moonlight, sundown soul, and disco at dusk! Expect a dynamic band with the perfect combination of sensational energy, talented vocalists, and polished musicians. [...]
Queen by Moonlight – Outdoor Concert
Click here to get tickets Pay tribute to Freddie, Brian, Roger and John at this thrilling tribute concert! A night of timeless music from one of the greatest rock bands ever to grace the charts and an absolute must see for Queen fans young and old alike, Queen by Moonlight covers all the [...]
Jane Eyre – Outdoor Theatre
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents JANE EYRE Open Air Theatre Tour 2025 Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company as they bring the windswept moorlands and tumbledown manor houses of Brontë’s gothic masterpiece to life under the open sky at Hartlebury Castle. Young governess Jane Eyre arrives at the mysterious Thornfield Hall deep in the Yorkshire moors and [...]
ABBA by Moonlight – Outdoor Concert
Click here to get tickets Become the Dancing Queen on this evening of sensational entertainment! ABBA by Moonlight’s faithful recreation of ABBA’s signature harmonies and iconic looks makes for one electrifying live performance. Expect to hear all of ABBA’s greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo and many more! Decked out in [...]