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!
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.
Walks with Hawks
Friday 17 – Sunday 19 October, 10am – 4pm
Experience Carew Castle as you’ve never seen it before, through the eyes of a hawk!
Join an experienced bird handler and his Harris Hawk for a magical walk around the Castle grounds. This unforgettable experience includes:
- Learning how to handle the bird
- Flying the bird yourself
- Discovering what it takes to care for these incredible creatures
£15 per person for a 30 minute experience (plus normal charges apply). Don’t miss this unique chance to connect with history, nature and one of the world’s most majestic birds.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL to book your experience contact Jame on 07947 842390.
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.
Winter 2025
Felted Soap Workshop
Tuesday 4 November, 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Felted soaps make unique gifts and are an ingenious way to make soap last longer, whilst also gently exfoliating the skin. Enjoy a beginner’s workshop to felted soap making, with full tuition, you will have a go at wet felting merino wool onto soap in a variety of colourful patterns. You will take away two felted soaps made by your own fair hands! Perfect Christmas gifts!
£20 with tea/coffee included (other festive drinks and cakes available at additional cost).
BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tickets are non-refundable. Suitable for age 12+
Held at Nest Tearoom, in Carew Castle Walled Garden.
An introduction to Calligraphy
Tuesday 11 November, 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Explore the fascinating process of crafting your very own quill from a goose feather. Discover the secrets of medieval ink-making as you grind oak galls to make ink, then learn the timeless art of calligraphy. Guided by an expert instructor, you’ll perfect techniques to beautifully address your Christmas cards, giving them a personal and historical touch! Discover the wonder of how parchment was made and the critical role of scribes and illuminators in preserving history, all while soaking in the festive atmosphere of the season.
£20 with tea/coffee included (other festive drinks and cakes available at additional cost).
BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tickets are non-refundable. Suitable for age 12+
Held at Nest Tearoom, in Carew Castle Walled Garden.
Christmas Needle Felting Workshop – FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 18 November, 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Come along to a Christmas needle-felting workshop and get into the Christmas spirit while learning a new craft! Perfect for beginners. You will learn basic needle-felting techniques whilst creating beautiful Christmas decorations to hang on your Christmas tree or gift to friends and family. During the 2 hour session we will teach you how to needle-felt and be on hand to provide support and guidance whilst you create your own festive designs.
£20 with tea/coffee included (other festive drinks and cakes available at additional cost).
BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tickets are non-refundable. Suitable for age 12+
Held at Nest Tearoom, in Carew Castle Walled Garden.
Glow
Christmas Illuminations at Carew Castle
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 28 November to 14 December
4.30pm – 7.30pm
Enchanting light displays create a magical welcome for all the family as you approach the Walled Garden, with Nest Tearoom serving all your festive favourites.
The magic continues as you follow the twinkling lights to discover the Castle dressed for Christmas, with atmospheric new displays for 2025, this is one experience not to miss!
Take part in a Snowman Trail, hunt for the clues hidden around the Castle and receive a treat for your efforts! The trail costs £2 per child.
Live music from local choirs and groups will be in the Lesser Hall each weekend.
Do I need to book?
Yes, due to the popularity of Glow this event requires prebooking via our website.
Tickets are limited, please book to avoid disappointment.
How much does it cost?
Tickets: Adult £3.50, Child (4-16) £2.50
All free entry tickets also need to be booked online. These include:
- Annual pass holder (bring your pass along on the evening)
- Carew parish resident (Proof of address is required for all adults in the group)
- Wheelchair user
- Accompanying carer (please see list of accepted documentation here)
Santa’s Grotto
Saturdays and Sundays from 29 November to 14 December
10am – 4pm
Santa will be in his magical Grotto hidden within the Castle walls
How much does it cost to see Santa?
It costs £8 per child to meet Santa and receive a gift. The ticket includes daytime entry to the Castle.
Booking is essential. Book here
Is there a charge for the rest of the group?
All those accompanying the child to the Grotto MUST also purchase a valid Castle entrance ticket.
Accompanying tickets are priced as:
Adult £3.50, Child (4-16) £2.50 (not seeing Santa)
Accompanying tickets can be purchased online.
Please allow time to walk from the Shop to the Castle. Grotto/daytime tickets are not valid for evening entry.
Is the grotto accessible for all?
Yes, the Grotto is on the ground floor of the Castle.
Will the Tearoom be open?
Yes, Nest Tearoom will be open serving festive treats including our fabulous luxury hot chocolates and mulled wine!
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