Events
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The Battle Plan Mystery Trail
Celebrate a special anniversary at the Castle as you follow our Civil War summer trail! It's the English Civil War 1646 and Captain Sandys awaits his orders, but the battle plans have gone missing! Can you help him uncover the mystery, figure out whodunnit and defend the Castle? Put your detective skills to the test [...]
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Civil War Summer Crafts
Get crafty with Civil War themed activities at the Castle! Hartlebury Castle is brimming with history - and 2026 marks the 380th anniversary of the ‘Battle of Hartlebury’, when it fell to the Parliamentarians. Mark this special year with us by using your imagination and creative skills in our English Civil War themed summer crafts [...]
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The Pickwick Papers – Outdoor Theatre
See a Dickens classic performed in historic grounds by Rain or Shine Theatre Company. A farce for all the family! Join the lovable Mr. Pickwick and his eccentric band of companions as they bumble their way on a rollicking journey through confusing courtships, courtroom shenanigans, questionable duels, and carriage rides gone terribly wrong. Expect fast-paced [...]
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Beer and Bat Walk (Fundraising Event)
Spot bats at the Castle at this sell-out event! Be on the lookout for our night-time flying friends on an expert-led stroll through the Hartlebury Castle grounds. Phil Playford and members of the Worcestershire Bat Group will teach you all about bats, their habitats and how to find them - thanks to their specialised equipment. [...]
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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 something [...]
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80s by Moonlight – Outdoor Concert
Head back to the 80s and party the night away at the Castle! Who’s ready for big sounds, big hits, and even bigger hair? From the synth-tastic anthems of The Human League to the smooth groove of Spandau Ballet, get ready to relive the best decade in the history of music with 80s by Moonlight. [...]
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The Great Gatsby – Outdoor Theatre
Step into the roaring 1920s, where the champagne flows, the jazz trumpet blows, and the American Dream gleams with irresistible allure. This electrifying stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel brings Jay Gatsby’s glittering world to life — a place of opulence, obsession, and heartbreak. As Nick Carraway is drawn into the orbit of [...]
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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 something [...]
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Beer and Bat Walk (Fundraising Event)
Spot bats at the Castle at this sell-out event! Be on the lookout for our night-time flying friends on an expert-led stroll through the Hartlebury Castle grounds. Phil Playford and members of the Worcestershire Bat Group will teach you all about bats, their habitats and how to find them - thanks to their specialised equipment. [...]
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Hamlet – Indoor Theatre
Watch an intimate performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Castle's Medieval Great Hall! Regarded as one of the greatest plays in the English language, Aethelflaed Theatre Company are delighted to offer this traditional candlelit production - directed by Naomi Coleman - in the beautiful historic setting of Worcestershire’s Hartlebury Castle. As Prince Hamlet mourns [...]