Past Events

Whittington Castle Car Boot Sales - take place on Sunday mornings from March to the end of September.  You do not need to book your car in and the cost is £5 per car to sell items.  . Cars from 8.30am. Please no cars too early. Sorry no trade stands, open 9-1ish. No need to book just turn up

Open 10-4pm each day.  The cost will be £5 per adult donation and £1 per child Multi Period  Living History Weekend with groups from different periods of history to demonstrate how people lived, worked and fought through the ages.  Includes demonstrations, talks and encampments.. Open 10-4pm each day. £5 per adult and £1 per child. Still space for stalls please contact the castle via e-mail to find out about having a stall at this event info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk Entrance is free if…

Very special guest appearance by the Shropshire Boatmen at the Castle on Saturday 27th July at 7.30pm. Come and listen to the history of our local canals and waterways in song.  Tearoom open and also a bar. Book early to avoid disappointment. Join us for a lovely evening. Why not come in fancy dress or period costume?

Whittington Castle Car Boot Sales - take place on Sunday mornings from March to the end of September.  You do not need to book your car in and the cost is £5 per car to sell items. Cars from 8.30am. Please no cars too early. Sorry no trade stands, open 9-1ish. No need to book just turn up

A Tudor period surveying party who will  portray the events after the death of the last heir of the Fitz-Warine family when the castle was handed to the crown. They  are hoping for a special visitor (King Henry V111)  to pop in to have a look for himself in case it would make a good hunting lodge. They will have a support team of kitchen staff preparing period food

Whittington Castle Car Boot Sales - take place on Sunday mornings from March to the end of September.  You do not need to book your car in and the cost is £5 per car to sell items. Cars from 8.30am. Please no cars too early. Sorry no trade stands, open 9-1ish. No need to book just turn up

Whittington Castle Car Boot Sales - take place on Sunday mornings from March to the end of September.  You do not need to book your car in and the cost is £5 per car. Cars from 8.30am. Please no cars too early. Sorry no trade stands, open 9-1ish. No need to book just turn up

Welcome to all Lords & Ladies, Free Men & Peasants  We are The House Of The Black Star.  We serve under the banner of the Black Star, House of Fitzwarren, Protectors to the Fitzwarren family.   We are a medieval re-enactment society covering Historical period of 1240 to 1350 and it is our primary goal to provide accurate combat displays as well as a glimpse into the life of a medieval household.  The House of the Black Star regularly gives demonstrations of Medieval…

MANCHESTER’S REGIMENT OF FOOTE – ENGLISH CIVIL WAR - LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND £5 PER ADULT & CHILDREN ENTRANCE IS FREE. Open 10-4pm each day. A small living history camp portraying the siege that took place in 1643, where the parliament forces attacked the castle. During each day the living history will be open to the public with drills and displays and in the afternoon a small skirmish that will last 45 minutes, depending upon numbers and location & weather. http://earlofmanchesters.co.uk/whittington-castle-14-15-september/

Whittington Castle Car Boot Sales - take place on Sunday mornings from March to the end of September.  You do not need to book your car in and the cost is £5 per car to sell items. Cars from 8.30am. Please no cars too early. Sorry no trade stands, open 9-1ish. No need to book just turn up

6.30pm & if demand again at 7.45pm please ring for details £5 per adult and £3 per child ( please note that not suitable for younger children as involves going into dark rooms and being scared!). Join us if you dare for a tour of the Castle where you will encounter the “Ghosts” who will tell their tales. Tearoom will be open prior to the tour. Ring to reserve your tickets on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk

6.30pm & if demand again at 7.45pm please ring for details £5 per adult and £3 per child ( please note that not suitable for younger children as involves going into dark rooms and being scared!). Join us if you dare for a tour of the Castle where you will encounter the “Ghosts” who will tell their tales. Tearoom will be open prior to the tour. Ring to reserve your tickets on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk

12noon until 4pm £2.50 per person on entrance to the Castle. Follow the trail around the Castle, play the games and win treats and visit the witch to cast a spell and receive extra treats. Fancy dress competition and best carved pumpkins will be judged.

6.30pm & if demand again at 7.45pm please ring for details £5 per adult and £3 per child ( please note that not suitable for younger children as involves going into dark rooms and being scared!). Join us if you dare for a tour of the Castle where you will encounter the “Ghosts” who will tell their tales. Tearoom will be open prior to the tour. Ring to reserve your tickets on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk

6.30pm & if demand again at 7.45pm please ring for details £5 per adult and £3 per child ( please note that not suitable for younger children as involves going into dark rooms and being scared!). Join us if you dare for a tour of the Castle where you will encounter the “Ghosts” who will tell their tales. Tearoom will be open prior to the tour. Ring to reserve your tickets on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk

6.30pm & if demand again at 7.45pm please ring for details £5 per adult and £3 per child ( please note that not suitable for younger children as involves going into dark rooms and being scared!). Join us if you dare for a tour of the Castle where you will encounter the “Ghosts” who will tell their tales. Tearoom will be open prior to the tour. Ring to reserve your tickets on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk

£1 per person on entrance to the Castle. Come dressed up, bring a torch and follow the procession through the village and back to the castle. Visit the witch for your treat, watch the fire show demonstration and go through the bridge of terror if you dare! Take refreshments in the tearoom.