Oswestry, Shropshire
Whittington Castle
Whittington Castle
Whittington Castle
It is with regret that Whittington Castle Tearoom, Shop and second-hand bookshop and toilets will close due to COVID-19 measures from 4pm on Friday 20th March. We have cancelled all events at the Castle until further notice at least mid May. The grounds are still open at all times for people to use and please… [Read More]
Swan Watch Update at Whittington Castle Last spring the village and surrounding areas were outraged that our nesting swans (Beatrice & Benedict) at Whittington Castle were attacked and their eggs destroyed. Luckily the Swans themselves were unharmed and remain on the Castle moat. As you can imagine everyone was very upset and a Crowdfunding scheme… [Read More]
VINTAGE AFTERNOON TEA – BOOK NOW FOR MOTHERING SUNDAY – 22ND MARCH 2020 £12.50 each or 2 for £24 special offer. Telephone 01691 662500 to discuss sandwich choices and cakes etc. Booking is essential
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES AT WHITTINGTON CASTLE OPEN Wednesday to Sunday until 22nd December 10-4pm CLOSED 23rd-26TH DECEMBER OPEN 27th-29th December CLOSED 1STJANUARY 2020 OPEN Thursday 2nd January to Sunday 5th JANUARY 2020—10AM-4PM Then open Wednesday-Sunday each week—All Year Thank you for your support in 2019 and wishing you all a very Merry… [Read More]
Why not book your children onto a Christmas Party at the Castle. These will take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December from either 11am until 1pm or 2pm until 4pm each day only. The cost is £10 per child and the party will include: Craft Session Games Refreshments Visit from Father Christmas Present… [Read More]
Please remember that Whittington Castle Tearoom and Gift Shop and Second Hand Bookshop are open All Year from Wednesday to Sunday from 10am until 4pm each day. We do not close for winter and we welcome group bookings outside these hours.
The tickets are now available for the 2019 Ghost Tours of the Castle. These take place from Friday 25th October until Friday 1st November 2019 (not on Sunday or Halloween night). Join your Guide as you are conducted around the Castle grounds and inside. You will encounter “Ghosts” who will tell their sad tales. To… [Read More]
Whittington Together Summer Fete at Whittington Castle August Bank Holiday Monday 27th August 2018 Free Entrance Open 12-4pm Whittington’s Tribute to 100 since the end of World War One Stalls, World War 1 Re-enactors, Refreshments Maypole Dancing Bar, Games, Tug of War, Bouncy Castle, Llay Welfare Band, Crowning of the Brownie Queen at 12 noon…. [Read More]
Whittington Castle Sunday 2nd September will be a busy day at the Castle. Car Boot Sale Green Fair and also Faerie Craft Workshop View the illustrations and join in with the Faerie Craft Workshop. Taking place from 11am-1pm Design your own garden for your faerie’s. Listen to award winning Author P.J Roscoe as she tellsFaerie… [Read More]
