Great Outdoors

Living History Day at Arundel Castle - 31 July / 7 August 2018

Meet a variety of historical characters, such as a Knight, Pirate and Medieval Surgeon. There’s a range of have-a-go activities for all ages, including archery for the over 8s plus ‘meet the falconer’, a face painter and a story teller. History has never been so much fun! Tickets From £11 for a child (5-16 yrs) From £13 for an adult From £51 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 3…
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Family History Weekend at Arundel Castle - 18 - 19 August 2018

Set within the upper grounds of Arundel Castle, the Family History Weekend will be an opportunity to meet a variety of historical characters such as a Knight, Pirate and Medieval Scribe. With have-a-go activities, including archery, mini catapults and a craft tent plus falconry and storytelling, this two-day event is the perfect way to entertain all the family this August. Tickets From £11 for a…
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Norman Knights Tournament at Arundel Castle - 14 - 15 July 2018

The weekend of 14 and 15 July 2018 will see a Norman Knights tournament of Norman foot combat held on the upper grounds of Arundel Castle. Along with a tented encampment, which will include a variety of crafts and demonstrations of the period, as well as a falconry display, have-a-go-archery for the over 8s and a storyteller to enthrall and excite visitors. Tickets From £11 for a child…
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CORNBURY FESTIVAL is back! And more family outdoor fun is guaranteed!

Music festival season is almost upon us and I am glad that Oxfordshire’s much beloved Cornbury Festival is making its unexpected returnonce again this year. I attended last year and it was a truly amazing experience for us London Mums and kids. It is a family eventwhose only negative thing is that there’s too much great stuff to do to keep parents and children alike. You…
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International Jousting and Medieval Tournament at Arundel Castle - 24 - 29 July 2018

The undisputed highlight of Arundel Castle’s events calendar – the International Jousting and Medieval Tournament – is this year celebrating its tenth anniversary and promising the biggest and best contest to date. Competitors from around the world will be taking part in the thrilling six-day Tournament. Supported by the knights and men-at-arms of Raven Tor, a storyteller, the musicians of…
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Four Nations Medieval Tournament at Arundel Castle - 23 -24 June 2018

The Four Nations Medieval Tournament at Arundel Castle is back on 23 -24 June 2018. The knights, squires, and men at arms of Raven Tor Living History Group will meet in a medieval foot tournament representing four historical nations. Alongside the tournament, visitors can also enjoy storytelling, falconry, have-a-go archery for the over 8s as well as a host of medieval crafts. Come along and…
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Boundless Summer Concert: UB40 on 7th July 2018

A spectacular open-air concert in one of England’s most magnificent country gardens. Saturday 7th July sees UB40 performing with support from ASWAD. Celebrating their 40th anniversary as a band this year, UB40 have sold over 100 million records worldwide and are the UK’s best-known reggae band. The concert will take place in front of the lakes and Elizabethan mansion house of Borde Hill…
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Castle Siege at Arundel Castle - 26 - 28 May 2018

A firm family favourite, Castle Siege at Arundel Castle is athree-day event that covers all aspects of a 15th century siege. Forces from England and France will enter into conflict twice a day, using replica medieval canons, archers, fully armoured knights and men at arms, to try to gain possession of the Castle. With a plot full of twists and turns, visitors can expect to be kept on…
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Allium Extravaganza at Arundel Castle - 1 May - 1 June 2018

During May & June 2018 eruptions of pom-pom headed alliums will burst into bloom at Arundel Castle. Exploding into flower with bright blooms towering over neighbouring plants, it’s easy to see why alliums are a firm favourite with the nation’s gardeners and nicknamed the ‘fireworks of gardening’. The allium display can be seen throughout the Walled Gardens at Arundel Castle with over…
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Living History Weekend at Arundel Castle - 14 - 15 April 2018

Commemorating the 950th Anniversary of Arundel Castle’s initial construction in 1068. Find out what it was really like to live at the Castle in the early Norman period in this absorbing two-day event. With weaponry, armour and combat demonstrations, there is something to inform and entertain visitors of all ages. Tickets From £11 for a child (5-16 yrs) From £13 for an adult From £51 for a…
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