Things to do & Events

Halloween & The Story Master’s Tales: The curse of Dracula, 30th & 31st October

There will be a stocks in the courtyard, scary doors in the woods, a mummy in the mortuary and a witches lair in the castle. Halloween themed crafts and wand making for all.

At 2.30pm & 4.30 pm, is the The Storymaster’s, Curse of Dracula.

A family interactive storytelling adventure where the audience will control the fate of the hero they create. Brought to life by best-selling author and games designer Oliver McNeil, this multi-media activity will engage all ages in a world of vampires, werewolves and unforgettable characters. Perfect for thrill-seekers aged 7 to Adult.

All activities are included in your admission

Christmas Fair: 23rd & 24th November 2024

Browse for gifts from a wide variety of stalls located in and around the castle, enjoy a glass of mulled wine and soak up the truly festive atmosphere. Open from 10am, last entry 3pm.

Admission Prices – Adult £8.00, Children (Up To Age 15) Free

Nature Walk in Peep-in Woods

Take a stroll through Peep-in Woods on a family friendly nature walk and learn about the wildlife in these woods. We have brass plaques of animals along the walk to help you solve the nature puzzle. Capture your memories by making rubbings to take home with you.

Adventure Playground, Jungle Board Walk and Maze

Younger visitors will find lots to do in the exciting adventure play area and adjacent jungle garden. The jungle boardwalk allows children and adults alike to take an exciting journey through the Gunnera and woodland plantations and the whole family can have a go at finding their way around the maze!

We had a lovely day exploring the grounds of the castle. The castle is surrounded by some pretty well established woodlands with lots of little natural areas for children to explore. The playground was brilliant. It was all built from wood and blended effortlessly into the surroundings. My toddler thought he was in a real castle with a slide and loved balancing his way around the jungle and going through the maze.

Trip Advisor September 2019

Seasonal Activities

We have a variety of different seasonal activities available for families throughout the year. From Welly Walks in the Winter, to puzzle days and lawn games in the Summer. Many of our activities have wildlife or historic themes and can be shared by the whole family at your leisure. There are activity and information sheets to help get the most out of your day. Activities are always offered within your admission and never involve any additional cost to take part.

Geocaching

Geocaching is a type of worldwide online and real world treasure hunt. We have 4 caches in the gardens for you to find. You will need to download the geocache app onto your phone or other GPS enabled device and then can search out the treasure. They are disguised as simple items you might find in any woodland and inside you will be able to record your discovery and note on the website online if you wish.