Events at Kenilworth Castle

Sat 25 May - Sun 2 Jun 2013 (bank holiday)
Can you solve the royal quest? Find the hidden clues in the grounds to reveal the royal connection. A special prize will be rewarded to all those regal enough to complete the challenge!

Sat 25 - Mon 27 May 2013 (bank holiday)
Meet Queen Elizabeth as she visits the home of her great admirer Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Join in the entertainments as Dudley attempts to impress the Virgin Queen with plays, music, and military displays.

Fri 31 May 2013
Have you ever fancied a sleepover in a historic building? Bring your family for a unique night time event. Start the night with a tour of the castle, followed by a warming evening meal and spooky stories in the Gatehouse.

Sat 22 & Sun 23 Jun 2013
Come and celebrate this mid-summers weekend with a garden party fit for a queen! Enjoy music and dancing, games and activities into the evening, in the spectacular Elizabethan garden at Kenilworth Castle.

Sat 13 & Sun 14 Jul 2013
A magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of laughs too. Let the battle commence!

Sat 20 Jul - Sun 1 Sep 2013 (bank holiday)
Take a journey through time with The Great Kenilworth Quest. Hunt down the clues and put your knowledge to the test to solve the riddles and complete the challenge! If you have what it takes a special prize awaits.

Mon 29 Jul - Fri 2 Aug 2013
Prepare for uprising, battles and conflict in our Royals and Rebels event especially for children. whose side will you be on and are you prepared for battle? Find out with plenty of hands-on activities and games which will put you to the test!

Mon 5 - Fri 9 Aug 2013
Prepare for one of the largest tournaments ever held at Kenilworth Castle! Take part in our knights academy and learn the skills you'll need to compete in this mighty tournament if you're bold and brave enough!

Mon 12 - Fri 16 Aug 2013
The year is 1266 and Kenilworth Castle is under Siege! Take part in drills and weapon training to help withstand the attack! Enjoy hands-on activities too and even learn how to make your own catapult.

Mon 19 - Fri 23 Aug 2013
Head back in time for some medieval fun! Transform yourself into a noble lord in squire training, learn about etiquette and have a go at making your own shield in our academy for budding knights and princesses.

Sun 25 & Mon 26 Aug 2013 (bank holiday)
Experience the atmosphere and drama of Kenilworth castle under Norman attack. Witness the opposing forces prepare for battle, with encampments outside and inside the castle, armour displays and an awe-inspiring trebuchet in action.