Whittington Castle
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Photo Competition
Being creative is one way to beat the winter blues so with this in mind, and the fact the national tree week is almost upon us, we are launching a monthly @thecastle photography competition starting with the theme of trees and nature. All photographs should be taken in the Castle or its grounds. Entries will be… [Read More]
Magical Christmas – News
Stop Press: The Castle is in direct communication with the North Pole and has just received confirmation that Father Christmas will be paying special visits to Whittington in December. The Castle will be a magical place this Christmas. kitchen@thecastle have promised some new, yummy, seasonal delights (a new sweet treats hot chocolate maybe?). Our Christmas… [Read More]
Magical Christmas News
Stop Press: The Castle is in direct communication with the North Pole and has just received confirmation that Father Christmas will be paying special visits to Whittington in December. The Castle will be a magical place this Christmas. kitchen@thecastle have promised some new, yummy, seasonal delights (a new sweet treats hot chocolate maybe?). Our Christmas… [Read More]
Sweet Treats
Now we can reveal some of our new sweet treats. kitchen@thecastle will be making not just any hot chocolate but new luxury hot chocolate – a warming and delicious indulgence to comfort you on these chilly and dull autumn days. We are open Wednesday to Sunday 11-4pm for wide range of take-away refreshments and our… [Read More]
Swans@thecastle
A number of visitors have been asking for news of our parent swans now that their offspring are venturing out on their own. For those of you who don’t know their names we have Beatrice (pen) and Benedict (cob). It’s quite usual for Beatrice and Benedict to disappear from the moat at this time of… [Read More]
Latest update
Dear Villagers I promised that I would let you know whether we are able to open kitchen@thecastle for takeaways during November. I am delighted to say that Lesley, Angus and the team are looking forward to remaining open from Wednesday to Sunday from 1100-1600. If the weather is bleak (and we think no one will… [Read More]
Open for Take-away
Whittington Castle is pleased to announce that from 5th November during this current lockdown the Castle Kitchen will be open for Take-away only from a Wednesday to Sunday 11am until 4pm. Where possible please pay by card during the current situation. Please note that these days and times are subject to change during the current… [Read More]
Thank you for supporting the Castle
Dear Villagers As we enter another lockdown I want to write a personal note of thanks to you all for supporting our Halloween event on Saturday and the tearoom over the past few weeks (now kitchen@thecastle and with a fantastic new menu). So many people came up to me and other volunteers on Saturday to… [Read More]
Halloween Evening at the Castle – 6.30pm
Due to the COVID situation – PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOW ONLY OPEN FOR PEDESTRIANS AND VILLAGERS ONLY – SORRY NO CARS We are sorry for any disappointment but we feel in order to achieve social distancing and in order to decrease the chance of spreading the virus these measures will be put… [Read More]
Halloween Evening Event at Castle
Due to the COVID situation – PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOW ONLY OPEN FOR PEDESTRIANS AND VILLAGERS ONLY – SORRY NO CARS We are sorry for any disappointment but we feel in order to achieve social distancing and in order to decrease the chance of spreading the virus these measures will be put… [Read More]
Tearoom opens inside
Daytime Halloween Event – Sunday 25th October
25th October 2020 Daytime Halloween Event at the Castle 12 noon until 3pm £1 per person on entrance to the Castle. Follow the trail around the Castle, find the answers and collect your treat at the end. Please come in fancy dress as there will be a Parade at 3pm to choose the winners… [Read 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 £6 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… [Read More]
Craft Fair Weekend
Come and browse the stalls at our Craft Fair Weekend at Whittington Castle. Entrance is free just £2 to park. Open 10-4pm on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September Stalls include Fledglings Jewellery & Adornments http://www.facebook.com/angelar1965 Eden Bar and Kitchen https://www.facebook.com/edenbarandkitchen Fox and Boo https://www.facebook.com/foxandboo Little People Knitwear https://www.facebook.com/littlepeopleknitwear.co.uk Fragrances with Becks https://www.facebook.com/fragranceswithbecks Glow Glass Fusion https://www.facebook.com/glowglassfusion Indigo and Clover https://www.facebook.com/IndigoClover-102661518115752… [Read 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 £6 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
Car Park Fee
Please note that the Castle car park fee has now increased to £2 for 24 hours of parking at the Castle. During lockdown the Castle became V.A.T. rated and now has to pay V.A.T. on all car park money collected. If you visit the Castle on a regular basis please consider joining as a member… [Read More]
Swans
The swan master has been to the castle on Friday 14th August 2020 and he has now given all 7 cygnets and Benedict their identity numbered leg bands. He was really pleased how well they are doing. He had to go and find them as they had disappeared down the river. However this made the… [Read More]
