What's On 2025
Daily from Saturday 19th July – Saturday 31st August: Nautical trail will be up and running for the whole of the summer holidays - complete the trail and win a reward! There is plenty to keep the whole family entertained at the castle whilst also learning.
Plus:
- Every Tuesday throughout the summer holidays join us for TUDOR TUESDAYS 11am-4pm and enjoy our Tudor themed activities, learning about the Tudor period whilst in a Tudor castle!
- Every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays join us for WILDLIFE WEDNESDAYS 11am-4pm and learn about the wildlife that calls Hurst spit its home! With experts joining us weekly from either Bird Aware Solent, Freshwater Habitats Trust, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Trust, New Forest National Park Authority and Wings Wildlife Heritage – there’ll be lots to do!
- Every Thursday throughout the summer holidays join us for THROWBACK THURSDAYS 11am-4pm. Each week we will feature a different period in history and families can have some fun with our activities and dressing up.
The 100th anniversary of Rolex Fastnet Race
26th July Join us for an unforgettable spectacle as the world’s top sailors race through one of the most iconic stretches of water in the world. The 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race promises to deliver heart-pounding action and breathtaking views – and there’s no better vantage point than Hurst Castle.
October half term - Halloween
Throughout the October half term school holiday enjoy family fun over at Hurst Castle.
Daily from 1st October –2nd November it’s time to muster your courage and join us for all things Halloween at Hurst Castle this October half term!
This fearsome fortress was built by King Henry VIII – are you brave enough to descend deep into our basement and escape our Maze!
