Events
| Tel: | 01969 623981 |
| Email: | info@boltoncastle.co.uk |
Saturday 25th May (Depart Leeming Bar Station at 6:30pm or Leyburn Station at 7:15pm)
Medieval Murder Mystery Special with The Chuffing Theatre Company
Tickets: £35 including buffet – booking essential.
Call 08454 50 54 74, purchase in castle shop or online at r
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5782061301/eac2
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Mon 27th – Fri 31st May (10am – 5 pm)
Magical Mayhem
Take a trip to Bolton Castle School of Magic and design and make your own witch or wizard hat and wand, mix up some magical potions, watch the school owls practice their flying display, help with the magical creatures feeding time, and have a go at our Magical trail.
Magical characters get in free!
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June (10am – 5 pm)
Fathers Weekend!
Special opportunity for fathers to have a go at archery and hold our falcons.Bring your cameras! Fathers’ Day Card making.
Wed 17th July (Gates open 6.30pm, performance starts 7.30pm)
Romeo and Juliet
Inspired by the Olympic Summer and the age-old traditions of British outdoor theatre, the all-male HandleBards company are travelling the length and breadth of the UK on just 4 bicycles, carrying with them all the necessary set, props and costumes required to perform Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers: Romeo and Juliet. Using their bikes to power them through the show, this is guaranteed to be a unique evening of entertainment!
Refreshments will be available from 6.30pm and during the interval including a mini hog roast (with baps, roast potatoes and apple sauce) tea and coffee, wine, beer, mead and soft drinks and confectionary.
Special Offer: Hog roast bap with roast potatoes and glass of mead for £5.95
Box Office 01969 623981. Tickets: Adults £12 Children £10. Booking Advised.
Monday 22nd – Friday 26th July and Monday 29th July – Friday 2nd August (10am – 5 pm)
Marvellous Middle Ages
Discover what people did for fun in the Middle Ages. Dress up in authentic costume and have a go at our medieval crafts, toys, games and more.
Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th July (10am – 5 pm)
Tournee
Travel back in time over 600 years and discover all about military life in the early 1300s. With displays of arms, archery competitions, arming a knight demonstrations you will learn all about medieval weaponry and armour before experiencing the excitement and drama of a full foot tournament.
Monday 5th August – Friday 9th and Monday 12th – Friday 16th August (10am – 5 pm)
Teddy Bears Picnic
Bring your favourite teddy and join us for a fun packed day of teddy hunts, party games, picnicking and much more!
Children with their Teddies get in free!
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August (10am – 5 pm)
Spanish Armada Weekend
As the Armada approached the Kent coast beacons were lit up and down the land warning of the impending invasion. Throughout the country militias’, such as those of Sir Henry, 9th Lord Scrope, prepared to defend the land. Meet characters from the castles household and garrison as they get ready for battle! Discover more about 16th century cookery, herbal medicine and weaponry. Put on your armour to take part in a Spear drill or learn how to fire the cannon!
Mon 19th – Fri 23rd Aug and Mon 26th – Fri 30th August (10am – 5 pm)
Knights and Dragons
Only the bravest of Knights have dared to complete The Daring Dragon Quest! Will you be up to the challenge?
Have a go at dragon themed activities including kite, mask and puppet making.
Wed 4th September (7.30pm start, gates open 6.30pm)
As You Like it
‘All the world’s a stage…’ This summer The Lord Chamberlain’s Men return with their all male production of Shakespeare’s mysterious and romantic comedy: As You Like It.
As You Like It contains some of Shakespeare most famous lines, including perhaps his most well known speech, “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players;”. With warring brothers, clowns, comic peasants, romance, death threats, escape and even a wrestling match there is something for everyone. It even includes one of the most renowned female characters Rosalind. Come and see what it looks like when a boy plays a girl who dresses as a boy and then pretends to be a girl!
Refreshments will be available from 6.30pm and during the interval including a mini hog roast (with baps, roast potatoes and apple sauce) tea and coffee, wine, beer, mead and soft drinks and confectionary.
Special Offer: Hog roast bap with roast potatoes and glass of mead for £5.95
Box Office 01969 623981. Tickets Adult £14.00 Child £10.00 (Booking advised)
Sat 14th and Sun 15th September (10am- 5pm)
Saville Household
Join Sir John Savile’s Household as Bolton Castle is brought to life with the sights and sounds of the fifteenth century. Visit the kitchens where authentic medieval recipes will be prepared and meet the men-at-arms and archers of the castle garrison and learn how to drill as a medieval soldier. As you investigate the rooms of the castle, step back over 500 years in history as our craftsmen and women recreate scenes from the Wars of the Roses and even learn how to dance to medieval music! A great day out for all of the family, with much to see and do for both young and old!
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October (10am – 5 pm)
15th Century Life Weekend
Meet characters from the 15th Century Castle household and join in their daily activities including cookery, spear drilling, archery and calligraphy as well as trying some traditional crafts. Fun for all the family.
Saturday 26th October (Depart Leeming Bar Station at 6:30pm or Leyburn Station at 7:15pm)
Medieval Murder Mystery Special with The Chuffing Theatre Company
Tickets: £35 including buffet – booking essential.
Call 08454 50 54 74, purchase in castle shop or online at
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5782061301/eac2
Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November (10am – 5 pm)
Spooky Spectacular!
Dare you enter the witches Castle and join them for their Halloween Party!
With spooky activities, trails and games for children of all ages to enjoy!
