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SUMMARY:Murder on the Airwaves - Murder Mystery Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Click here to get ticketsThe marvellous Miss Mapletree is back with a 1950s themed Murder Mystery Dinner set at a radio drama!\nMiss Mapletree’s Perfect Murder presents a hilarious\, immersive entertainment experience at Hartlebury Castle. Take in the tale as you sit down for a delicious 3-course meal and use all your detective skills to figure out whodunnit! \nMoney from ticket sales is fundraising for Hartlebury Castle Trust. With every ticket purchase\, you’re supporting our vision to inspire visitors with the Castle’s fascinating stories and encourage them to consider the issues of the world today. \nTune into the story of Murder on the Airwaves…\nIt’s 1955 and the BBC are facing competition from new kid on the block\, ITV. In a bid to ensure their audience remains loyal\, BBC management has insisted that long-running radio drama The Bowmans includes a dramatic storyline that will see a beloved character killed off. Rumours are rife\, not least amongst the cast who are as much in the dark about the identity of the unlucky victim as their listeners. \nBroadcast live every evening\, The Bowmans is a fixture in many households with millions of fans tuning in to ‘an everyday tale of country folk’. Tonight\, all will be revealed. The actors are nervously preparing to receive their scripts\, knowing that for one of them\, this will be their final performance. As the director indicates they are ‘on the air’\, events take a dark and shocking turn and The Bowmans find themselves at the centre of a real-life murder investigation! \nJoin mystery novelist and top sleuth Miss Mapletree\, as she leads you to decipher the case of Murder on the Airwaves! \nAbout the Company \nPerfect Murder provides fully interactive\, live-action murder mystery entertainment created and presented by famous sleuth and mystery writer Miss Mapletree. With over twenty-five years’ experience and a host of hysterical professional actors in full theatrical costume\, every event is an evening to die for! \n\n\nDetectives’ Dinner Menu\n\nTo start \nBroccoli and stilton soup\, served with bread roll and butter (vegetarian)\nor\nFeta and beetroot salad with a balsamic dressing (vegan) \n\nFor your main course\nCreamy mushroom chicken\, with a crushed baby potato stack and seasonal vegetables\nor\nMediterranean filo parcel\, with a crushed baby potato stack\, seasonal vegetables and a harissa-spiced roasted red pepper and tomato sauce (vegetarian or vegan – must specify which is required) \n\nTo finish \nTempting trio of desserts – mini pavlova\, tiramisu and lemon tart\nor\nDecadent trio of desserts – pavlova\, lemon tart and chocolate cake (vegan) \nYour meal will be prepared from scratch as you sleuth by wonderful caterers Country House Occasions\, using seasonal produce from their local Worcestershire suppliers where possible. \nPlease notify us of any allergies or dietary requirements during the booking process (regardless of menu options chosen) and we will do our best to accommodate them. After Monday 19th October\, we may not be able to\, but we can discuss this if you contact Chantel at events@hartleburycastle.com. \nFancy a tipple with your meal? Pre-order a bottle or two of prosecco\, white wine or red wine at a reduced rate! \nProsecco or Prosecco Rose: £18\nSauvignon Blanc: £14\nShiraz: £14\nTickets\nMoney from ticket sales is fundraising for Hartlebury Castle Trust. \nStandard ticket: £58 \nTo ensure you are seated with your friends and family\, please purchase your tickets as one booking (up to a maximum of 10). Otherwise\, we cannot guarantee you will be seated together. \nOnline booking required. £3.50 booking fee per transaction. \n1950s costumes welcome! \nClick here to get ticketsDoors open at 6.30pm. Running time will be approximately 2 1/2 hours. \nNo food or drink to be brought onto site. The bar will be open during the event. \nThis event is not recommended for children under 14. \nTake a peek at previous Castle events with Miss Mapletree’s Perfect Murder…\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/murder-mystery-dinner-2026/
CATEGORIES:Evening Event,Homepage,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Hartlebury Halloween Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second year of our Halloween outdoor hunt – will you find tricks or treats?\nThe Castle team have been busy hiding miniature pumpkins around the Castle grounds – can you collect all the special pumpkins that spell out our secret word? \nExchange them for a full-sized version from our Pumpkin Patch and find out what spooky or sweet things are hidden inside your haul… \nMeet colourful scarecrow character Jackie O’Lantern\, Protector of the Pumpkins\, and enjoy Halloween-themed storytelling. \nWhat’s more\, take part in Pumpkin Carving – think up a design for that carefully picked pumpkin\, scoop out the seeds\, and have one of our friendly carvers bring your ideas to life as the perfect seasonal decoration. \nYou can also explore the Bishop’s Palace dressed specially for Halloween\, and discover all our wonderfully decorated pumpkins and pumpkin-headed scarecrows! \nHunt times\n10am\n11.30am\n1pm \nJackie O'LanternTickets\nMoney from ticket sales is fundraising for Hartlebury Castle Trust. \nChildren: £10 (includes a pumpkin. Choose your pumpkin\, scoop it out\, design your scary face and watch the Castle team carve it) \nAdults: £6 \nOnline pre-booking only. £1.50 booking fee per transaction. \nAll tickets include admission to the Bishop’s Palace and Grounds. Worcestershire County Museum is closed on this day. \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 not be available. \nMore information\nDisclaimer: you may find creepy crawlies on this hunt! \nAll children are welcome on the hunt\, but it is best suited to those aged 4 and over. Adults need to accompany children (but please leave the fun of picking up pumpkins to the little ones!) \nThe pop-up café will be open selling hot drinks and treats. \nIf your child has additional needs\, please get in touch so we can give them the best possible experience. This includes if they require a level access route. Please email Chantel in advance at events@hartleburycastle.com. \nPlease let us know about any allergies or dietary requirements at the time of booking and we will endeavour to cater for these. For tickets bought later than 24 hours before the session\, we cannot guarantee that these requirements can be catered for. \nNo dogs\, except Assistance Dogs. \nThe Halloween Hunt is outside\, and the grounds may be soft and muddy in some areas. Steps may also be slippery or uneven\, so please do not run. The Hunt continues around the moat but tricks and treats will not be on the water side. Please be careful of the deep water and dress appropriately. \nNot able to book online? Give us a call Monday – Friday\, 9.30am-5pm on 01299 250797.
URL:https://hartleburycastle.com/event/hartlebury-halloween-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Halloween,Holiday Activities,Homepage
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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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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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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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