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Members' Event:
Simon de Montfort and the Siege of Kenilworth at Kenilworth Castle
DATE
Wed 8 Jul 2026
TIME11am - 12.15pm and 2pm - 3.15pm
LOCATION
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
SUITABLE FOREveryone
Join our guide, Jan Cooper, to hear about the rise and fall of Simon de Montfort Earl of Leicester - often hailed as the "father of democracy" - and what lead to one of the longest sieges in English medieval history.
For almost six months during 1266 King Henry III lay siege to de Montfort's former stronghold of Kenilworth Castle during which time the whole of England was governed directly from Kenilworth
This event is graded as moderate access, as the tour involves some walking with limited places to rest and may include some stairs or uneven terrain.
Bookings for this event will open on this page on Saturday 23 May.
Prices
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Member (Adult) | £5 |
Price Notes
Following member feedback, tickets for our exclusive Members’ Events are now just £5 per person. This small admin fee helps cover our costs and secure your place, with the option to add a donation to support English Heritage’s work caring for historic places.
How to book
Bookings for this event will open on this page on Saturday 23 May.
How to find us
Property:
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Address:
Castle Green, Off Castle Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1NG
Location:
Kenilworth, Warwickshire, West Midlands