Events at this Property

Hunt the castle to find spooky clues and collect your prize in the 'Dungeon of Doom!'.

Join us for our spooky evening tours around the castle and the gatehouse. Hear tales of dark deeds, ghostly apparitions and scary happenings. A mug of piping hot soup is included. Over 16s only.

Join us this half term and experience the Sport of Kings and discover the fascinating story of falconry and how it was enjoyed as a sport in the Norman times. Enjoy spectacular demonstrations of owls, hawks and falcons in flight.

While grown ups are buying Christmas gifts, exclusive to English Heritage at a special 10% discount, kids can have fun with Christmas story telling and seek out our toy reindeer who are hiding around the site.  Also enjoy festive musical performances throughout the day.

Join Raphael Falconry for this special falconry event based around the theme of Christmas and how medieval huntsmen contributed to the supply of banquet food. They will look at the tradition of hunting in the winter, seasonal colours and hunting traditions, the history of Christmas birds and festive recipes that people can take home and try. There will be 2 flying displays, 2 themed talks, a static display and a Christmas Star Hunt for children.  Also join our colourful minstrels Nonimus for early music and dancing with a festive flavouring!