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
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.
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.
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
August 28 & 29 at 1pm
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.
Autumn 2025
Guided Tour: Secrets of Castle Construction
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.
Garden Tour
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.
LARP Experience: Folklore Realms
Sunday 28 September
Player registration from 12pm, adventure begins at 1pm
Prepare for a one-of-a-kind storytelling adventure with The Storymaster’s Tales. Folklore Realms is not your typical storytelling event, it’s a live action role-playing experience like never before! Set in an alternative 18th-century world, if you wish to play, please come dressed as a wizard, pirate, ranger or a good fae creature. Brought to life by best-selling author and games designer Oliver McNeil, this multi-media activity will engage all ages in a world of dragons, traps, treasure and unforgettable characters.
Perfect for thrill-seekers aged 7 to adult, this interactive spectacle will unfold all around Carew Castle. One ticket per person, children must be accompanied by a paying adult. £7 per person, BOOKING ESSENTIAL at https://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.
Apple Pressing Day
Saturday 4 October, 10am-2pm
Bring your apples along to Carew Castle where we will help you turn them into delicious juice with our apple press. Just bring your apples, something to put all the delicious juice in and have a go!
FREE activity. No Castle admission required.
Pumpkin Patch Adventure
Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November, 10am–4pm
Embark on a Pumpkin Patch Adventure at Carew Castle! Kids will explore the enchanting castle searching for pumpkin clues. A fun autumn adventure filled with mystery and excitement!
£2 per child plus normal admission fees apply.
Creepy Mill: A haunted house experience!
Saturday 25 to Sunday 2 November, 11am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm)
The Tidal Mill is back for another year of spooky scares! Are you brave enough to make your way through the dark, haunted Mill all decorated for Halloween? Watch out for things that might be lurking in the gloom…
Included FREE with a normal admission ticket. Recommended age 4+ (parental discretion advised), children must be supervised at all times.
The Storymaster’s Tales: Castle of Blood
Monday 27 – Wednesday 29 October at 11am and 1pm
Join a brand-new chilling fantasy adventure for Halloween 2025!
Including interactive quests created and performed by international best-selling immersive author and games designer Oliver McNeil of The Storymaster’s Tales. 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.
Wheelchair access may not be available, please check prior to booking.
Family-friendly Halloween Ghost Tour
Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29, Thursday 30 October, Friday 31 October 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Join a family-friendly spooky tour of the Castle. Keep your eyes peeled as you listen to stories of ghostly sightings; you never know what you might see…
£8.50 Adult, £6.50 Child. Ages 5 +
BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tickets non-refundable. Tour does not include daytime admission to the Castle.
Wear warm/waterproof clothing, bring a torch. Arrive 10 minutes prior to tour.
Fantastic Beasts and how to rescue them!
Thursday 30 and Friday 31 October, 11am and 2pm
Join us for an enchanting adventure in ‘Fantastic Beasts and How to Rescue Them!’. Embark on a daring journey to save the Bowtruckles from the threatened Forbidden Forest. Along the way, you’ll face magical creatures like Acromantulas, Chizpurfles, and even a giant serpent! Solve riddles, navigate obstacles, and create your own magical tools and creatures to help on your epic quest. With imagination and teamwork, take on this heroic rescue mission and guide the Bowtruckles to their new home. Perfect for young explorers and fans of magical worlds!
Recommended for ages 4 – 8, 1 hour session, children must be accompanied.
£5 per child (adults do not need a ticket). This is an additional activity: Please note that normal Castle admission fees also apply for all adults and children and must be paid on the day.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tickets are non-refundable. Wear warm clothing.
Halloween Paranormal Investigation
Friday 31 October, 6pm – 10pm
Join Paranormal Investigation experts ‘Science Beyond the Grave’ this Halloween as they explore all things supernatural at one of the most haunted castles in Wales.
Use cutting edge investigation equipment to contact whoever, or whatever, haunts the Castle. Also try traditional communication methods including Ouija boards, table tipping, glass moving as well as spending time alone in the darkened rooms of this 12th century Castle.
Experts will guide you through this fascinating, and terrifying, experience. Refreshments provided.
£40 per person, suitable for age 18 and over only.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tickets are non-refundable and the event will go ahead in wet weather.
Wear warm/waterproof clothing and suitable footwear. Bring a torch. Not recommended for pregnant women.
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