April 2019
April Fools Car Show
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.
Find out more »Car Boot Sale
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
Find out more »Car Boot Sale – Easter Sunday Morninig
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
Find out more »May 2019
Car Boot Sale
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
Find out more »The House of The Black Star – Medieval Day
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…
Find out more »Svartland Vikings – Living History Event
£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
Find out more »June 2019
Car Boot Sale
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
Find out more »House of The Black Star – 1940’s Living History Day
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.
Find out more »July 2019
Car Boot Sale
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
Find out more »Multi Period – Living History Weekend
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…
Find out more »Shropshire Boatmen at Castle
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?
Find out more »August 2019
Car Boot Sale
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
Find out more »Wythe Retinue -Tudor – Living History Weekend
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
Find out more »Car Boot Sale
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
Find out more »The Beaufort Companye – War of the Roses Living History Weekend
Open 10-4pm each day. The cost will be £1 per adult donation. Living History Weekend The Beaufort Companye portrays the household of a retainer to the Dukes of Somerset and the Beaufort Family during the late 15th Century, specifically the period known as the War of the Roses. There aim is to bring to the public a new and exciting interpretation of the period via our authentic and interactive portrayal of medieval military and civilian life. For more info please…
Find out more »September 2019
Car Boot Sale
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
Find out more »House of The Black Star – Medieval Day
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…
Find out more »English Civil War – Living History Weekend
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/
Find out more »Car Boot Sale
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
Find out more »January 2020
Mince Pie Tours of the Castle
Join your Guide for a historic walking tour of the Castle grounds and the rooms inside. Learn about its fascinating history and changes over the years. Then warm up with a hot drink and mince pie or cake in our Castle Tearoom. Assemble in the tearoom for the start of the tour at 12 noon.
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