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 -
Free Members' Days at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Wednesdays in November and December 2026 Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings -
Festive Decorations Workshop at Kenilworth Castle
Sat 14 and Sun 15 Nov 2026 Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden -
Bright Winter Nights at Bolsover Castle
Thu 26 and Fri 27 Nov 2026 Bolsover Castle -
Christmas Market and Lantern Parade at Bolsover Castle
Sat 28 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 -
Christmas Market at Gainsborough Old Hall
Sat 5 - Sun 6 Dec 2026 Gainsborough Old Hall -
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 -
An Audience with Father Christmas at Gainsborough Old Hall
Sat 12 and Sun 13 Dec 2026 Gainsborough Old Hall -
Carol Concert at Bolsover Castle
Thu 17 Dec 2026 Bolsover Castle -
Willow Making Workshop at Kenilworth Castle
Tue 9, Wed 10, Thu 11 Feb 2027 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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