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Archery, Falconry and Zoolab - all at Berkeley Castle this summer
Gloucestershire's historic Berkeley Castle has some fantastic entertainment lined up for families this summer. Look out for:
SUN 30 JUL
HENRY VIII IS LOOKING FOR A WIFE!
Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9PJ, www.berkeley-castle.com
Henry VIII has a big problem: he needs to find himself a new wife! Will any of the contenders live up to his high expectations? 11am.
MON 31 JUL-WED 30 AUG
ARCHERY
Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9PJ, www.berkeley-castle.com
Every Monday enjoy archery on the castle’s lower lawns with their “wonderful” archers. 11am.
ZOOLAB
Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9PJ, www.berkeley-castle.com
Every Wednesday the Tudor Zoolab hosts four workshops per day showing a variety of different animals, detailing the weird and wonderful medicinal beliefs and practices of Tudor times. The workshops take place in the Beer Cellar. 11am.
SUN 13 AUG
WARRIOR DAY
Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9PJ, www.berkeley-castle.com
Learn how knights were trained in the 15th century and watch breathtaking swordfighting shows. See up-close the display of incredible, authentic steel armour masterfully crafted by performance group Dressed to Kill. 11am.
SUN 20 AUG
FALCONRY (pictured)
Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9PJ, www.berkeley-castle.com
Head toward the lower lawns to witness magnificent falconry displays against the spectacular backdrop of the castle, meet the medieval falconer to discover more about his impressive birds of prey. 11am.
