There is a packed programme of events and fun activities for all ages at Carew Castle throughout the year from Have-a-Go Archery, interactive Horrid Histories talks and Ghost Tours to Open Air Theatre, Knight School and our Christmas events!
Summer 2025
Garden Tour
12 June, 10 July & 18 September at 2.30pm
Join a free guided tour of our herb garden. Our knowledgeable guide will introduce you to our beds of culinary, dye, medicinal and fragrant herbs with fascinating insights into their uses throughout history.
Included FREE with normal admission fee.
Guided Tour: Secrets of Castle Construction
17 July & 11 September at 2.30pm
Learn some of the secrets of castle construction on this free tour. Discover long forgotten building techniques and hidden architectural features.
Included FREE with normal admission fee.
Ghost Walk
17 July at 8pm
31 July at 7.45pm
7 August at 7.30pm
21 August at 7pm
28 August at 6.30pm
Learn about the darker side of Castle life as you join a guided ghost walk. Our knowledgeable guide will regale you with stories of the ghosts, hauntings and happenings experienced at the Castle.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL £8.50 Adult, £6.50 Child (4-16)
Tickets non-refundable. Wear warm/waterproof clothing, bring a torch. Please arrive 10 minutes before start time.
Storm the Battlements!
Daily from 19 July – 1 September
Get ready to Storm the Battlements at Carew Castle! In this thrilling self-led treasure hunt young adventurers will journey through the historic castle, crack codes, and hunt for hidden treasures as they discover the secrets of its mighty walls. A fun-filled adventure for brave explorers!
Take part using a smart phone, includes a prize. £2 per child plus normal admission fees apply.
FIRE! Launch of the Giant Trebuchet
22 July & 26 August at 2.30pm
Join us as we count down and launch our Giant Trebuchet, a huge medieval catapult used to attack Castles. Watch as this ingenious and powerful weapon of siege is unleashed, see the power of medieval engineering in action. Learn how huge stones were flung with enough force to breach the strongest of fortifications, other things that were flung included plagued bodies, rotting animal carcasses, and burning tar!
Bring the whole family for a fun, educational experience.
Medieval Adventure Days
Every Sunday to Thursday from 22 July – 31 August
(excluding 24 July, 23 – 25 August)
Enjoy a day packed full of medieval fun for all ages. As well as demonstrating your skills as a Knight in our FREE Proving Ground trail there are loads of other activities for young squires to enjoy! Children must be accompanied by an adult for all activities.
11am Horrid Histories
Discover all the things you were never taught in history class! Gory stories, terrible tales and revolting reports about castle life in a fun, interactive talk for the younger generation.
Included FREE with normal admission.
11.30am Knight School
Join our FREE fun Knight School; learn sword fighting skills and how to intimidate the enemy! If successful you will be knighted as a defender of Carew Castle.
Included FREE with normal admission charge.
11.30am – 3pm Have-A-Go Archery
Hone your bow skills with Have-a-go Archery! Children must be accompanied.
Extra charge for archery applies, as well as normal admission charges. Pay cash to the archers or pay with card in the Castle Shop.
3pm Find the Key!
Four keys have been hidden around the Castle…but only one of the keys unlocks the treasure chest! Will you find the lucky key to open the chest and reveal your reward?
Meet your guide opposite the archery range at 3pm before they send you in search of the missing keys. Good luck!
Included FREE with normal admission charge.
3.30pm Knight School
Join our FREE fun Knight School; learn sword fighting skills and how to intimidate the enemy! If successful you will be knighted as a defender of Carew Castle.
Included FREE with normal admission charge.
Kids Rule the Castle!
24 July, 10am – 3pm
A day for young children to take over the Castle! Bring your grown-up along for a day packed full of family-friendly activities and festival vibes, focussed on the under 8’s but fun for all ages. Includes mad-cap fun and games, animal petting, traditional games, giant bubble making, archery, art and crafts and LOADS more! Don’t miss a very special visitor!
Normal admission fees apply plus small CASH charge for some activities.
Horrid Histories
Daily from 22 July – 31 August at 11am
(excluding 24 July, 23, 24 and 25 August)
Discover all the things you were never taught in history class! Gory stories, terrible tales and revolting reports about castle life in a fun, interactive talk for the younger generation.
Included FREE with normal admission fee. Children must be accompanied.
Find the Key!
Daily from 22 July to 31 August at 3pm
(excluding 24 July, 23 – 25 August)
Four keys have been hidden around the Castle…but only one of the keys unlocks the treasure chest! Will you find the lucky key to open the chest and reveal your reward?
Meet your guide opposite the archery range at 3pm before they send you in search of the missing keys. Good luck!
Included FREE with normal admission charge.
The Storymaster’s Quests: Castle of Adventure
Every Friday and Saturday from 25 July to 30 August at 1pm
(excluding Saturday 23 August)
Join an interactive fantasy adventure featuring brand-new quests created and performed by international best-selling immersive author and games designer Oliver McNeil of The Storymaster’s Tales. Featuring the voice of Tom Baker (Doctor Who), this brilliant family fantasy show includes audience participation that will change the course and outcome of the quests.
Suitable for age 6 to adult, running time approx. one hour. Tickets £6 per person.
Booking highly recommended, secure your spot now at www.storymasterstales.com/live.
Please note that normal Castle admission fees also apply for all adults and children and must be paid on the day.
Open Air Theatre: The Tempest
29 July, gates open 5.30pm, show starts 6.30pm
Immersion Theatre proudly presents The Tempest; Shakespeare’s most magical play bursting with mayhem, comedy, romance, and revenge! With heaps of audience participation, this mesmerising show will be brought to life in unforgettable style, perfect for both, seasoned theatre-goers and newcomers to Shakespeare’s work. Not to be missed!
Bring a rug or low backed chair, picnics welcome, hot drinks and ice creams available.
Age suitability: 8+ / Genre: Play
BOOKING ESSENTIAL Adult £16.00, Concession (65+ or student) £14.00, Child (3 – 16) £12.00, Family £50 (2+2 or 3+1)
Tickets are non-refundable and the performance will go ahead in wet weather. Wear warm/waterproof clothing, bring a torch.
Unearthing History: Pembrokeshire’s Past
4 August 10am – 4pm
A unique opportunity to explore the rich history of Pembrokeshire and learn about the archaeological discoveries that have shaped the region over time. Visitors will have the chance to explore a wide range of artefacts and collections as well as engage with experts and enthusiasts from various fields. With hands-on archaeology activities for children, games, talks, Knight School and Have-a-go Archery, it’s a day for everyone interested in history and archaeology.
Normal Admission fees apply.
Open Air Theatre: The Wind in the Willows
5 August, gates open 4.45pm, show starts 5.30pm
Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous weasels!
Multi-award nominated Immersion Theatre proudly bring their trademark style and energy to the riverbank with heaps of interaction, stunning costumes, toe-tapping music, and larger-than-life characters. A TOAD-ally terrific treat whether you’re 4 or 104!
Bring a rug or low backed chair, picnics welcome, hot drinks and ice creams available. Genre: Musical / Recommended age: 4+
BOOKING ESSENTIAL Adult £16.00, Concession (65+ or student) £14.00, Child (3 – 16) £12.00, Family £50 (2+2 or 3+1)
Tickets are non-refundable and the performance will go ahead in wet weather. Wear warm/waterproof clothing, bring a torch.
Weekend of Warriors and Weaponry
23 – 25 August, 10am – 4pm
Join an action-packed bank holiday weekend of living history, weaponry and warfare, as Historia Normannis transport Carew Castle back to the 12th century! Includes a Medieval encampment showcasing traditional skills, astounding combat and weaponry displays and Have-a-Go Archery.
Weekend included FREE with normal Castle admission fee. Small charge for some activities.
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