Past Events

Join us for a Christmas Craft Session for Children.  The cost is £4 per child to include making a calendar (or decoration) to take home, a goody bag of treats, a drink & cake. Booking is essential as places will be limited.  To book call 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk

Visit Father Christmas in his Castle Grotto.  The cost is £4 per child to include a gift from Father Christmas and a certificate.  You do not need to book you can pay on arrival or you can phone or e-mail if you would like to book a specific time slot.

Join your Guide for a Historic Walking Tour of the grounds/Ruins/indoor rooms.  Tour should last approximately 40-50 mins and then warm up in the Castle Tearoom with a  hot drink and a mince pie or cake.  Cost is £5 per person.  No need to book just get your ticket from the Castle shop on arrival.

Join your Guide for a Historic Walking Tour of the grounds/Ruins/indoor rooms.  Tour should last approximately 40-50 mins and then warm up in the Castle Tearoom with a  hot drink and a mince pie or cake.  Cost is £5 per person.  No need to book just get your ticket from the Castle shop on arrival.

Join your Guide for a Historic Walking Tour of the grounds/Ruins/indoor rooms.  Tour should last approximately 40-50 mins and then warm up in the Castle Tearoom with a  hot drink and a mince pie or cake.  Cost is £5 per person.  No need to book just get your ticket from the Castle shop on arrival.

Greetings-from-The-House-Of-The-Black-Star 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…

The April Fools' Car Show  is a free local show that features classic, vintage, veteran, and interesting vehicles of all sorts. Over 100 vehicles are expected, and will be on show in the grounds of the castle.  Open 10-4pm, entrance is free with a £1 car parking charge and or a donation to Whittington Castle. Contact Castle. Show is looking good with over 90 cars to view.

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…

£5 per Adult and £1 per child entrance donation to this event Unlike most Viking groups we are, first and foremost, crafts based. Therefore you will get range of Viking Age crafts, skills and pastimes on display. We also have Viking dressing up for both children and adults, for that perfect family photo to remember the event. There will be small scale combat displays with a few warrior's demonstrating their fighting skills For more information to www.svartland.webs.com

The House of The Black Star present a 1940's themed day at the Castle.  Browse their stalls, play the traditional games and learn about rations and life on the Home Front.

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?

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

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/