Kenilworth Castle Special Events - 2008 Program

Full details of the Special Events program are advertised on the English Heritage Website.

This is a summary of the remaining 2008 program:

Mon 11 Aug - Fri 15 Aug
Spy School
Join in with sleuthing activities and tasks and learn how to become a spy.

Sat 16th - Sun 17th August
Henry V
Join Heartbreak theatre for an outstanding evening of extraordinary shakespeare entertainment - Henry V is an inspirational and enriching story about the triumph of human spirit against overwhelming odds.

Mon 18 Aug - Fri 22 Aug
Knight School
What better way to learn the skills required of a medieval warrior than to get 'armoured up' for battle, have sword-fighting lessons and participating in a mock battle in defence of the Realm!

Sun 24 Aug & Mon 25 Aug
Wars of the Roses
Come and see the Lancastrians and the Yorkists battle it out with arms and artillery in the magnificent historical setting of Kenilworth Castle.

Sun 25 Oct - Sun 2 Nov
Haunted Hallowe'en

Mon 27 - Fri 31 Oct
Ghost Tours
Join us for our spooky evening tours around the castle and the gatehouse. Hear tales of dark deeds, ghostly apparitions and scary happenings. A mug of piping hot soup is included. Over 16s only.

Sat 1 & Sun 2 Nov
Norman Falconry
Join us this half term and experience the Sport of Kings and discover the fascinating story of falconry and how it was enjoyed as a sport in the Norman times. Enjoy spectacular demonstrations of owls, hawks and falcons in flight.

Sat 6 & Sun 7 Dec
Festive Music and Falconry
Join Raphael Falconry for this special falconry event based around the theme of Christmas and how medieval huntsmen contributed to the supply of banquet food. They will look at the tradition of hunting in the winter, seasonal colours and hunting traditions, the history of Christmas birds and festive recipes that people can take home and try. There will be 2 flying displays, 2 themed talks, a static display and a Christmas Star Hunt for children. Also join our colourful minstrels Nonimus for early music and dancing with a festive flavouring!

Sat 13 & Sun 14 Dec
Christmas
Enjoy seasonal tunes, tales and fun for all the family.

If you want to check events or times with the Castle,
their phone number is 01926 852078.