Friday 25th June 2010 the first open air production at Whittington Castle. See the video link at http://www.youtube.com/user/TheBestOfOswestry
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Video of Castle in Snow
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Video of Whittington Castle
Thanks to Tim Mitchell Photography the New Year has started well for Whittington Castle. On Thursday 5th January 2017 on a crisp cold day he shot a very informative video about the Castle. Seehttps://youtu.be/pkUS79iXLts
Whittington Castle and Weekend Warriors TV
2015 Historia Normannis 3 Day event will take place May 2nd-3rd-4th 2015 as featured on TV The Castle was filmed as a background for the Norman Invasion of the Castle by Historia Normannis during the large 3 day event 3/5th May 2014. If you watch the trailer you will see the Castle shown. We think… [Read More]
Whittington Medieval Guild
Providing for the Knights and Ladies! Individual craft workers and historical interpreters who meet at Whittington Castle to demonstrate the practical skills of medieval life. Clothing is of the first quarter of the 14th century – the time of the castle’s Golden Age. Dates 2nd April 30th April – 1st May 4th June… [Read More]
OPENING TIMES
Whittington Castle is now on winter openign times. The Tearoom/shop are open Thursday to Sunday 10-4 p.m. until the end of February 2015 summer opening times are March to end October 2015 Wednesday to Sunday 10-4 p.m.
Renovation Complete
Our Builders have handed the renovated Castle back to the Trust after 18 months of restoration work
Shropshire Art Society
The Sketch Club section of the Shropshire Art Society enjoyed a day sketching at the Castle. The Castle welcomes artists to use the site and perhaps put on a display of their finished work. Please contact the Castle if you… [Read More]
Snow at the Castle
The recent extreme weather has left Whittington Castle looking extremely picturesque. However we ask all visitors to the Castle and grounds to take care as water falling onto frozen ground makes for extreme slippery conditions underfoot. We will endeavor to open as normal at the weekends but may close early due to weather conditions. We… [Read More]
Snow Pictures
The recent snow and ice has brought out the local photographers trying to capture the magical scene at the Castle. These photographs are by Paul Garratt. Click to enlarge photographs. January 2011 saw the castle bathed in snow and ice. New photographs from Danny Beath.
Summer Opening Times
Summer Opening Times start at Whittington Castle from 1st March 2010. This means that the Castle Tearooms, bookshop and Interpretation areas will be open from a Wednesday until a Sunday from 10-4pm. Please note that the Castle is closed every Monday (except Bank holiday Mondays) and Tuesdays. FROM WEEK STARTING 1ST MARCH UNTIL 31ST OCTOBER… [Read More]
No Cygnets hatch!
Each year in May we have a nest and eggs. Please see below photographs of the eggs and baby cygnets from 2009 and 2010 2012 due to the cold weather early in March and April no eggs have hatched. No cygnets which is a real pity as she patiently sat on the next until… [Read More]
Swans and Cygnets on the Moat
New Pair of Swans on the Moat Since Good Friday a new pair of Mute Swans have been on Whittington Castle moat. We have been waiting anxiously for nearly 3 years for a new pair to settle with us. They built a next and on June 4th 2018 the eggs started to hatch. We now… [Read More]
Cygnets Hatch!
7 Cygnets have now hatched Tuesday 7th May. 2 more eggs but these may not hatch. Be careful do not get too close. Also in the first few weeks the swans normally move down river to protect the cygnets – they then come back to the moat.
Tearoom Afternoon Tea
We welcome groups for Afternoon Tea at Whittington Castle. Welcoming Whittington Senior Citizens Club with a special Christmas Tea. Sandwiches, cakes, sweets and crackers. The Tearoom is the ideal place to meet up with friends this Christmas. Merry Christmas & Happy 2016
“THE WHITTINGTON INAMORATA”
A fairy tale Castle, ivy clad ruined walls, medieval moat complete with majestic swans and a twin towered gatehouse entrance are the iconic features of Whittington Castle. Since the restoration of the Castle the Lady Eleanor Function Room – the romantic setting for the Civil Ceremonies at the Castle has been missing a key element –… [Read More]
Theatre Severn launches Panto at Castle
. PUBLISHED: September 9, 2015 07:59 LAST UPDATED: September 9, 2015 08:19 Pictures: 38,000 to see this year’s Shrewsbury panto? (Oh yes they will!) More than 38,000 people will flock to this year’s Shrewsbury pantomime, organisers said today. The cast at the official launch of Dick Whittington at Whittington Castle. Josh James as Dick Whittington…. [Read More]
Moat Clearing August 2012
Trustees and volunteers help to clear the Castle Moat of weeds and rubbish. Thanks to all those who took part.
Most Haunted Films at Whittington Castle – 7th July on Really TV
Search Open Wed to Sun 10am-4pm Summer Open Fri to Sun 10am-4pm Winter Skip Navigation Home Latest News History / Folklore Restoration of the Castle Opening Details Weddings Photo Galleries Tearoom & Bookshop Wildlife & Walks Events Paranormal Vigils Birthday Parties Functions Fitzwarine Children’s Club School Visits Group Tours Preservation Trust Volunteers Supporters Links Contacts… [Read More]
New Duck re-homed on Castle Moat – Mr Pink!
Last year at Gobowen Primary school we hatched 5 Pekin ducks. They were re-homed as two separate groups. However one of the pekin ducks recently died and so the remaining duck joined the other group. However this has not worked out very well and so we have decided that the best course of action would… [Read More]