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Tamworth Castle – Fun for all the Family for February Half-Term, Easter and St George’s Day
There really couldn’t be a better place to enjoy half-term than at Tamworth Castle. We also have everything you need to plan some great days out for Easter and to celebrate St George’s Day.
Tamworth Castle has wonderful intact rooms that can be explored with displays that take you on a journey through the great historic periods from Saxon to Victorian times.
Get some historical hands-on experiences and make some great family memories!
Dragon Hunt | Saturday 16th February to Friday 22nd February
11.30am – 4.00pm
Whilst playing hide and seek, Tamworth Castle’s resident dragon Ruby and her brother Hafgrim have gone missing. They now appear to be lost!
Visitors are invited to come and help search for our dragons, as well as picking up some dragon facts along the way. Learn how to decorate the dragon’s den, identify the dragon eggs and brush up on your dragon hunting skills! In addition, children will have the opportunity to have a go at a dragon related craft..
Admission: Adults £7.50, OAP £6.50, Child (over 5) £5.50, Child (2-4yrs) £3.50, Under 2 yrs free. No Pre-booking necessary.
Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday 13th April to Sunday 28th April
10.30am – 3.00pm
Family fun for Easter with our ‘egg-stra’ special egg hunt. Ruby the Castle Dragon has disguised her eggs so that the dastardly dragon hunter will be unable to detect them. As an extra precaution Hafgrim, Ruby’s brother, has hidden the eggs and now cannot find them!
Come along and join in this fun hunt but don’t forget to record the egg locations on the quiz sheet – as you will hand in the sheet to receive a small prize! All-in-all a fun event and egg-citing way to explore the Castle!
Please note: visitors will not be able to find Ruby as she will be too busy looking for her eggs!
Admission: Adults (16yrs+) £7.50, OAP (65yrs +) £6.50, Child (5-15yrs) £5.00, Child (2-4yrs) £3.00, Under 2 yrs free. No Pre-booking necessary.
St. George’s Day: Medieval living history in the Castle and re-enactments in the Castle Grounds | Saturday 20th April
10.30am – 3.00pm
To celebrate the patron saint of England, the Castle is holding a truly Medieval experience. The day of fun includes living history at the Castle, where visitors can have a go at doing the laundry, learn about Medieval weaponry and armour, or have a go at some traditional games with the Castle’s own Lady Freville. In the Castle Grounds try out archery, enjoy the spectacular Medieval joust, walk around the Medieval encampment, chat to the street entertainers and try out the children’s activities!
Admission: Adults (16yrs+) £7.50, OAP (65yrs+) £6.50, Child (5-15yrs)) £5.00, Child (2-4yrs) £3.00, Under 2 yrs free. No Pre-booking necessary.
For more information on any of these events or for more information about visiting the Castle call 01827 709 618 or visit www.tamworthcastle.co.uk
