Visit - Midlands and the East
From beautiful gardens and fairytale castles to spectacular ruins and Roman cities, the Midlands and the East of England are packed with great days out for everyone this season.
Highlights from the Midlands and the East of England
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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.
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Goodrich Castle, Ross-on-Wye
The perfect medieval castle set in the beautiful countryside.
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Witley Court, Worcestershire
Enjoy a grand family adventure in Witley Court’s vast and varied country house estate.
Upcoming Events
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Supper Club at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
6.30 - 8.30pm Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings -
Ghost Tours at Gainsborough Old Hall
4, 11, 25 and 31 Oct and 1 Nov 2026 Gainsborough Old Hall -
Have a Go Sessions: Knitting at Gainsborough Old Hall
Sat 10 Oct 2026 Gainsborough Old Hall -
Halloween Crafts at Gainsborough Old Hall
Sat 17, Sat 24, Mon 26, Fri 30 Oct Gainsborough Old Hall -
Craft Workshop and Cream Tea at Kenilworth Castle
Sun 18 and Sat 24 Oct 2026 Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden -
Halloween half-term at Bolsover Castle
Sat 24 Oct - Sun 1 Nov 2026 Bolsover Castle -
Halloween half-term at Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Sat 24 Oct - Sun 1 Nov 2026 Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden -
Folk Dancing Workshop with De Mowbray's Musicke at Gainsborough Old Hall
Tue 27 Oct 2026 Gainsborough Old Hall -
Halloween Half-Term at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Thu 29 - Sat 31 Oct 2026 Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings -
Round Table Fireworks Spectacular at Kenilworth Castle
Sat 7 Nov 2026 Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden -
Bright Winter Nights at Bolsover Castle
Thu 26 and Fri 27 Nov 2026 Bolsover Castle -
Festive Menu at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings Flaxmill Café
Tue 1 - Wed 23 Dec 2026 Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings -
Festive Fun at Bolsover Castle
Sat 5 - Sun 20 Dec (weekends only) Bolsover Castle -
Festive Fun at Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Sat 5 - Sun 20 Dec (weekends only) Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden -
Father Christmas at Kenilworth Castle
Sat 5 - Sun 20 Dec 2026 (Weekends only) Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden -
Members' Event: Margaret's Curious Garden - Paint, Plant and Play at Bolsover Castle
Wed 17 Feb 2027 Bolsover Castle -
Members' Event: A Little Pot of Spring - Paint, Plant and Play at Kenilworth Castle
Wed 17 Feb 2027 Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
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