Aug 7
2025

History Day

Thursday 7 August, 2025

NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS NOW ENDED

History Day

Bring the whole family to experience history in action with a variety of fascinating historical characters, including a Norman knight, a pirate, and a medieval archer. Try your hand at exciting activities like axe throwing, crossbow shooting, and warrior training, or join in the fun with the popular Kids Battle. You can also find out more about the Castle’s history with Civil War Siege Tours.

Explore the craft tent and learn some ancient skills, while enjoying performances from a storyteller, a face painter, a musician, and a falconer. With something for everyone, this event offers a thrilling mix of *have a go activities, entertainment, and historical interaction for all ages.

Included in all ticket types with activities included in the ticket price.

*Have a go Archery is for over 8’s and height restrictions may apply. All other have a go activities are for ages 3+

Meet Historical Characters

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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