Guided Castle Tour
Thursdays 4 June, 11 June, 18 June, 25 June, 2 July, 9 July and 16 July at 2.30pm
Step inside history with our FREE guided tour of the iconic Castle. Explore it’s fascinating journey from Iron Age beginnings to early medieval fortress, the seat of Tudor power, and the height of Elizabethan splendour. Hear stories of the infamous and influential who once called these walls home and uncover the secrets that make the Castle truly unforgettable.
Included FREE with normal admission fee
Access: stepped access
Language: English
Garden Tour
Tuesday 16 June and Tuesday 7 July 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
Access: step-free
Language: English
Grand Medieval Joust
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, 10am – 4pm
Step back to 1507, when Carew Castle hosted the last great Medieval jousting tournament in Wales – and now the spectacle returns! Experience a thrilling weekend of pageantry, martial skill, and celebration.
Enjoy Skill at Arms demonstrations, the Arming of the Knight, authentic medieval encampments, combat and weaponry displays, traditional crafts, and have-a-go archery, all bringing the medieval world vividly to life.
The excitement builds to the main event: the joust! Cheer for your favourite horseman and marvel at the courage and skill of the knights as they clash in the arena. A truly unforgettable Medieval adventure for all ages!
Tickets: During this weekend, entry to the Castle is by pre-booked Joust ticket only.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: Tickets coming soon!
Adult £18, Child (4-16) £12, Family (2+2 or 1+3) £50.
Annual Pass Holders: Additional charges apply and tickets must be booked in advance.
Free local admission: this does not apply for this event; all visitors must purchase a ticket.
Included in your ticket: Entry to the Castle and Tidal Mill.
Access: uneven surfaces
Language: English
Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome, but please be aware there will be horses at the event.
Ghost Walk
Wednesdays 22 July at 8pm, 29 July at 7.45pm, 5 August at 7.30pm, 19 August at 7pm and 26 August at 6.45pm
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.
£9 Adult, £7 Child (4-16)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: Tickets coming soon!
Tickets non-refundable
Access: stepped access
Language: English-led with some Welsh
Launch of the Giant Trebuchet
Tuesday 21 and Tuesday 28 July, Tuesday 4 , Tuesday 11, Tuesday 18 and Tuesday 25 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.
Included FREE with normal admission charge
Access: uneven surfaces
Language: English
