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Hear stories of daring rescues, bloody battles and warring clans on your journey around the castle, brought to life with games and dressing up.

Discover more about the castle's tumultuous past in the exhibition and get 'hands on'  with interactive exhibits, costumes and games.

Interactive Exhibition

Cannon balls, musket balls and ancient Roman missiles were all fired at the walls of the castle. You can find out more about them and the weapons which fired them in an exciting game. Use your new-found knowledge to match the right weapon with the right missile.

Open the doors on the past with a large scale, 'dolls-house' of the keep. This wall-mounted model will help you uncover what the original building would have looked like and how it was used in centuries gone by.

Need to know

  • Toilets and baby-changing available.
  • There is a vending machine for hot drinks, and the shop sells snacks, cold drinks, sweets and ice-cream.
  • You are welcome to bring a picnic to eat in the Outer Ward.

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