There's something for everyone at Warwick Castle in 2006, with a bumper calendar of events and entertainment to enjoy. From world class jousting tournaments to battling knights, spectacular birds of prey to friendly dragons, dungeons, torture and ghosts to jesting, music and mystical magic PLUS the world’s biggest siege machine shooting its ammunition twice daily, Britain's Greatest Mediaeval Experience promises a jam-packed day out for the whole family.
FEBRUARY HALF TERM: TERRIBLE TORTURES AND POTTY PUNISHMENTS
Runs 11th – 26th February
From the rack to the thumbscrews, the boot to the body belt, guests will be able to get right up close, and sometimes too close, to the horrible implements which might have been employed in Warwick Castle’s torture chamber, as they learn from the ‘Keeper of the Instruments’ exactly how the grisly items would have been used. They will also be treated to a lively insight into some of the most unusual tortures ever – including the Goat’s Tongue, where a victim was tied to a bench, had salt water applied to their bare feet and then a dehydrated goat was let loose to lick them. Watch out too for the wailing singing torture victims roaming the grounds, and an escaped convict who has slipped through the grasp of the Warwick Castle Gaoler and will tell grave and grim tales of the dungeon – but only as long as he can stay one step ahead of the terrible torturer!
MARCH: SPECTACULAR BIRDS OF PREY
Runs from 1st April through to 17th September
Featuring a fantastic flock of eagles, vultures, owls and hawks, guests will marvel at this display of the ancient and noble art of falconry as these amazing birds swoop and dive over the castle turrets. Shows run twice daily, every day. Bird of Prey Experiences are also available by special arrangement.
MARCH: WARWICK GHOSTS – ALIVE
Runs from 1st April through to 29th October
The ghouls are back on a mission to terrify and tantalise as Warwick Ghosts - Alive returns. The legendary ghost tower is once more transformed into a chilling live-action spook experience. Using a mix of live actors, sound, visual and lighting effects it quite literally brings the true story of Warwick’s most famous ghost to life as the story of Sir Fulke Greville’s murder is recreated before your very eyes. Warwick Ghosts – Alive is screamingly good fun but visitors are advised that its scary content may make it unsuitable for children under eight or anyone of a nervous disposition. An additional charge applies and pre-booking is advised.
EASTER: SIEGE! RETURN OF THE TREBUCHET AND SIEGE RE-ENACTMENT WEEKEND - PLUS KNIGHT SCHOOL
Runs 1st April – 23rd April with FULL SCALE SIEGE re-enactment over the Easter Weekend (14th – 17th April). Trebuchet show runs 1st April – 29th October. KNIGHT SCHOOL runs from 1st April – 13th April, then 18th – 23rd April.
Siege is the theme of Warwick Castle’s Easter entertainment with the World’s biggest siege machine returning for a second sensational year and a full-scale battle pitching two massive armies against each other over the Easter weekend.
The mighty Warwick Trebuchet - a gargantuan 18m tall catapult weighing 22 tonnes, will be shot twice daily from 1st April in a jaw-dropping spectacle, set against the stunning backdrop of the castle. This year sees a new, live-action commentary show with the Master of the Trebuchet telling tall siege stories. Over the Easter Weekend a real siege will come to the castle as two hundred men engage in a full-scale battle re-enactment.
With the air thick with the arrows of archers, foot soldiers proving their might through hand to hand combat and the war cries of embittered enemies ringing out loud, Siege! promises to be a stunning spectacle for guests. PLUS wannabe knights can get in to practice by attending a special Knight School* throughout the Easter period, not including the Easter weekend. Trained knights will put squires through their paces, learning the fine points of sword play, hand-to-hand combat and all the skills required for successful siege soldiering.
ST GEORGE’S DAY : DRAGONS AND DAMSELS
Sunday 23rd April
Join Warwick Castle’s friendly dragon, Kicwwar, on his very own St George’s Day quest. Little knights and damsels will be treated to dragon story telling and St George’s themed fun culminating in a knighting ceremony in the Great Hall.
MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY: MEDIAEVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
29th April – 1st May
Join a host of mediaeval minstrels in a musical extravaganza for the May Bank Holiday weekend. Guests can vote for the best musicians in a mediaeval X-Factor style competition and even get up and have a go too. There will be a selection of mediaeval instruments on hand and guests will be encouraged to join in the fun.
MAY HALF TERM: KNIGHT SCHOOL
27th May – 4th June; Bank Holiday weekend 27th – 29th May
Wannabe knights can get in to practice by attending a special Knight School over the half term week. Trained knights will put squires through their paces, learning the fine points of sword play, hand-to-hand combat and all the skills required for successful siege soldiering. All trained squires will then be ‘knighted’ in an official ceremony. Plus not to be missed will be the excitement of the first Joust of the season, showing the results of hard and tough training, which will be used in a battle of expertise and adrenaline.
JULY: SUMMER OF JOUSTING, ARCHERY AND FALCONRY
Runs 22nd July through to 3rd September
Warwick Castle has a programme of mediaeval sporting events and activities throughout the summer including Jousting, Archery and Falconry shows to amaze each and every day. Be astounded as Warwick’s brave knights’ challenge each other to a contest of skill, agility, precision and bravery and dazzle guests with a display of incredible equestrian prowess and pageantry.
OCTOBER: HUBBLE BUBBLE HALLOWEEN
Runs 21st to 29th October
There will be hubble, bubble, toil and trouble aplenty at Warwick Castle’s horrible Halloween week. Warty witches and spellbinding alchemists will be cooking up disgusting and deadly lotions and potions while ghosts, ghouls and spectres will emerge from the towers and turrets to re-live their chilling tales and spine tingling stories. Plus spooky shows, gruesome games and piles of pumpkins!
DECEMBER: WARWICK CASTLE ICE RINK
Runs 2nd December – 7th January
The breathtaking beauty of Warwick Castle provides a spectacular backdrop for one of the most unique and magical open air rinks in the country.
PRICES AND OPENING
Warwick Castle is open all year round except Christmas Day. Prices start at £13.95 for an adult, £8.95 for a child and £38 for a great value family ticket (two adults and two children). All daytime entertainment is included except Warwick Ghosts - Alive, a live action experience in the Ghost Tower with a separate £2.50 entry charge. There is an additional charge for skating during the Frost Fair.
Tickets can be booked in advance on 0870 442 2375 or @ www.warwick-castle.co.uk.
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