History Man Tours and Character Locations
On many days during the school holidays the Castle’s History Man is in character either based in a particular location or taking tours. An opportunity to find out more about the Castle’s history.
The current programme is;
Tours
* These tours form part of the History Day Events.
Meet the History Man from 10am to 3pm
Included in all ticket types.
The programme is subject to change due to factors including the weather, maintenance and grounds work etc. Details of the day’s tours and starting points will be displayed at the Ticket Office.
Whilst the introduction to the Moat & Rebuilding Castle Tours are accessible by all, visitors are required to be able to take steps down into the moat for the remainder of the tour. Part of the Rebuilding Castle Tour is on gravel and crossed the wooden Drawbridge. The Pilgrim & First Siege Tours are partly on gravel surfaces. Whilst the Civil War Tour does involve steep slopes & steps the History Man is able to suggest an alternative route for those with mobility constraints that is mainly within earshot of the tour. Access to the Fitzalan Chapel is by steep stone steps and there are also some steps within the Chapel. To meet the History Man at the Stew Ponds & Antler Temple access is partly on gravel surfaces. Access to the Keep is by over 100 steep stone steps and spiral staircases.
Tours
Character Locations
