Past Events

3 Day Event at Whittington Castle.  The cost will be £5 per adult and £1 per child entrance donation. The Woodvilles are a living history and battle re-enactment group covering the "Wars of the Roses" period. Founded in the early nineties the group draws members from all over the United Kingdom. The group has gone from strength to strength in recent years, becoming increasingly more 'authentic' and gaining many more members. They try to not only present “living history” and…

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

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

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING   “The course of true love never did run smooth”, but the sparring antics of Shakespeare’s erstwhile lovers, Beatrice and Benedick, provide great hilarity for the other members of the household who plot to reunite them. Against this background, another romance is almost derailed by the machinations of a jealous Duke until the local constabulary bumble upon his plans. This delicious comedy, popular for over 400 years, will be performed for you by The Festival Players…

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

Free entrance just £1 to park. Join for our Good Living and Green  Fair.  Stall details to follow - will include conservation Groups, practical demonstrations for children Trade and Gift Stalls.  Stall enquiries are welcome phone 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk

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.

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…