Aug 29
Aug 31
2026

Festival of History

Saturday 29 August – Monday 31 August, 2026

Festival of History

From the Stone Age to the 20th century this three-day event on the lower lawns of Arundel Castle follows the development of costume, weapons, armour and battle tactics, portraying 12,000 years of local and castle history.

With a variety of living history groups, and many individual historical interpreters, visitors will see demonstrations of historical crafts, combat demonstrations including Roman Gladiators, Norman Knights, and Medieval Artillery*, and falconry displays. The planned Have A Go** activities include axe throwing, crossbows, archery, large artillery and a craft tent.

Buy Castle & Gardens or Castle, Gardens & Bedrooms tickets for this event (Garden only tickets are not available) with activities included in the ticket price.

*Note loud cannon/gun noises at this event.
**Have a go Archery is for over 8’s and height restrictions may apply.
All other have a go activities are for ages 3+

TICKETS

Castle and Gardens open

How to book a visit

  • Tickets can be bought on-line and on the day at our ticket office.
  • Please take care and check your visit date is correct before confirming.
  • You will receive a confirmation email with your reference number.
  • If you have COVID-19 symptoms prior to your arrival time, please do not visit.
  • Closed on Mondays, except bank holidays and in August.
  • See our FAQs (below) for further information and guidance.
  • Gardeners' World 2 for 1 no longer accepted, please see FAQs (below)
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