Great Outdoors

Annual Tulip Festival at Arundel Castle - 15 April - 15 May 2018

DuringApril and May, Arundel Castle is the place for tulip enthusiasts.During this period over 60,000 tulips will bloom in the Castle’s stunning gardens providing visitors with one of the most impressive tulip displays in the country. A wide range of varieties of tulips will be in flower at the Castle creating an explosion of colour throughout its extensive walled gardens. Spring…
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Normans Knights in the Keep at Arundel Castle 25 - 26 October 2017

As the Castle celebrates its 950th anniversary, Raven Tor Living History Group returns to the origins of Arundel Castle portraying the men and women of the 12th century. An opportunity for visitors to meet Norman Knights and Ladies, see the combat training of men-at-arms and archers, and have-a-go at a range of crafts from the late Norman period. Tickets From £10 for a child (5-16…
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History In Action - Multi-Period Event at Arundel Castle 26 - 28 August 2017

Arundel Castle in West Sussex is set to take visitors on a thrilling journey through the centuries this August Bank Holiday weekend (26-28 August), as part of its History In Action Multi-Period event. Set on the Lower Lawns of Arundel Castle the tented encampments of five renowned living history groups, and many individual historical reenactors will reflect on more than 12,000 years of local and…
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Living History Day at Arundel Castle 8 August 2017

  Set within the upper grounds of Arundel Castle these family friendly History Days will be an opportunity to meet a variety of historical characters, including a Knight, Pirate and Medieval Surgeon. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a variety of have a-go activities, such as archery and fencing. Certain days will also include falconry, face painter and an ancient story…
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Living History Day at Arundel Castle 1 August 2017

Set within the upper grounds of Arundel Castle these family friendly History Days will be an opportunity to meet a variety of historical characters, including a Knight, Pirate and Medieval Surgeon. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a variety of have a-go activities, such as archery and fencing. Certain days will also include falconry, face painter and an ancient story…
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Norman Knights Tournament at Arundel Castle 15-16 July 2017

Knights and Crusaders will meet in preparation for the long journey to the Holy Land. A tournament of foot combat will be held on the upper grounds of Arundel Castle, set beneath the 12th century Keep and oldest part of the Castle, where the Knights and Crusaders will hone their skills. A tented encampment, set on the American Lawn, will showcase a variety of crafts and demonstrations of the…
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Four Nations Medieval Tournament 17 - 18 June 2017 at Arundel Castle

The Knights, Squires, and Men-at-Arms of Raven Tor Living History Group will face off in a Medieval Tournament, representing the nations of England, France, Poland and Denmark. Medieval Tournament at Arundel Castle With competitions using a variety of weapons, the free-style fighting of the participants will be the nearest reproduction of tournament combat seen outside of the 15th…
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Living History Day (1 June 2017)

Set within the upper grounds of Arundel Castle these family friendly Living History Days will be an opportunity to meet a variety of historical characters, including a Knight, Pirate and Medieval Surgeon. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a variety of have a-go activities, such as archery and fencing. Certain days will also include falconry, face painter and an ancient story teller. …
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May Half term activities for families: Castle Siege (27 - 29 May 2017) at Arundel

Arundel Castle in West Sussex is to play host to a thrilling three-day castle siege event – which will have visitors on tenterhooks throughout the May Bank Holiday weekend. It is 1485 and Richard III is King of England. Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond has laid claim to the throne and landed in Wales, supported by French forces. Seeing the opportunity, another a French force has also…
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Cornbury Music Festival - a fabulous finale for families in Cotswolds Oxfordshire 7-8-9 July 2017

Cornbury Music Festival is a lovingly crafted, high end, open-air party, the ultimate celebration of music and culture set in the heart of the Cotswolds at Great Tew Park, tailor-made for the whole family. London Mums cannot wait for it! This year in particular as this year’s event, the 14th Cornbury, will be the last.  It’s going to be a smashing farewell party with great artists…
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