Visit - Midlands
From beautiful gardens and fairytale castles to spectacular ruins and Roman cities, the Midlands region is packed with great days out for everyone this season.
Highlights from the Midlands
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Witley Court, Worcestershire
Enjoy a grand family adventure in Witley Court’s vast and varied country house estate.
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Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
A Stuart showpiece with lavish rooms and amazing views
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Beeston Castle, Cheshire
Fairytale ruins with views all the way to the Welsh Mountains.
Upcoming Events
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Local Cider Tasting at Goodrich Castle
Sat 11 Apr and Sat 25 Jul 2026 Goodrich Castle -
Spotlight Talks at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Last Saturday of each month (Apr - Aug) Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings -
Medieval May at Gainsborough Old Hall
Throughout May Gainsborough Old Hall -
Yarnies at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Sat 2 May 2026 Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings -
World War Two Open Day at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Sat 9 May 2026 Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings -
Festival of the Arts at Bolsover Castle
Sat 16 May 2026 Bolsover Castle -
Spotlight Indie Live at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Sat 23 May 2026 Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings -
Mystery Mission at Bolsover Castle
Sat 23 - Sun 31 May 2026 Bolsover Castle -
Norman Detective Trail at Goodrich Castle
Sat 23 - Sun 31 May 2026 Goodrich Castle -
Mystery Mission at Kenilworth Castle
Sat 23 - Sun 31 May 2026 Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden -
Members' Week: Bushcraft Skills at Bolsover Castle
Mon 25 May 2026 Bolsover Castle -
Members' Week: A Closer Look of the Iron Bridge
Mon 25 and Thu 28 May 2026 Iron Bridge -
May Half Term Workshops at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Tue 26, Wed 27 and Thu May 2026 Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings -
Members' Week: House Ruins and Formal Gardens Tour at Witley Court
Tue 26 May 2026 Witley Court and Gardens -
Members' Week: History Detectives at Kenilworth Castle
Tue 26, Thu 28 and Sat 30 May 2026 Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden -
Members' Week: Drink and Draw at Gainsborough Old Hall
Wed 27 May 2026 Gainsborough Old Hall -
Members' Week: Guided Tour at Sutton Scarsdale Hall
Wed 27 May 2026 Sutton Scarsdale Hall -
Members' Week: Behind the Scenes at J.W. Evans Silver Factory
Thu 28 May 2026 J. W. Evans Silver Factory -
Members' Week: Morpho the Munching Millipede at Bolsover Castle
Thu 28 May 2026 Bolsover Castle -
Members' Week: Marvellous Minibeasts at Bolsover Castle
Thu 28 May 2026 Bolsover Castle -
Members' Week:Witches Vandals and Superstition at Bolsover Castle
Fri 29 May 2026 Bolsover Castle -
Members' Week: Roman Coins Talk at Wroxeter Roman City
Fri 29 May 2026 Wroxeter Roman City -
Members' Week: Saints, Stones and Stories at Haughmond Abbey
Fri 29 May 2026 Haughmond Abbey -
Cavendish Horses: The Art of Manege at Bolsover Castle
Sat 6 - Sun Jun 2026 Bolsover Castle -
Members' Event: Edward II and His Favourites Walking Tour at Kenilworth Castle
Sun 7 Jun Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden -
Evening Garden Tour at Boscobel House
Thu 18 Jun 2026 Boscobel House and The Royal Oak -
Sunday Music at Bolsover Castle
Sun 5 - Sun 26 Jul 2026 Bolsover Castle -
Members' Event: Simon de Montfort and the Siege of Kenilworth at Kenilworth Castle
Wed 8 Jul 2026 Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden -
Members' Event: House Ruins and Formal Gardens Tour at Witley Court
Thu 30 Jul 2026 Witley Court and Gardens -
Happier Festival at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Sat 1 Aug 2026 Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings -
Cavendish's Horses: From Manege to Dressage at Bolsover Castle
Sat 15 - Sun 16 Aug 2026 Bolsover Castle -
Evening Garden Tour at Witley Court
Sat 15 Aug 2026 Witley Court and Gardens -
Yuletide Yarnies at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Sat 12 Dec 2026 Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
History never looked so good
Spring is in full swing, and history's never looked so good. With lush lawns, bright green woodlands and beautiful blooming gardens, now's the perfect time to plan your next spectacular springtime adventure.
With two bank holidays and May half-term coming up, start planning now to make the most of the extra days away from the everyday.
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