Perhaps storm at the castle is a better
description of the trip to Warwick castle experienced. Round about
tea time a hail storm moved upon the castle but didn't dampen our
spirits. This was apparently very odd weather for England, so onward
men!
Warwick Castle is a medieval castle
developed from an original built by William the Conqueror in 914 A.D.
and is situated on a bend of the River Avon in Warwickshire. The
castle and grounds have now been open to tourists which flock there
in great numbers. Are you ready for Dungeons and Dragons? Warwick has
both. Just purchase tickets at the door upon arrival.
The dungeon tour is just under an hour
and well worth it. It's not for the faint of heart, or those with
epilepsy or expectant mothers..no one wants to deliver a baby in the
dark, dank prisons. Interact with the actors and actresses as they
tell you of all the gory details down in the depths of the dungeon.
Seek out Merlin in the Dragon Tower.
But don't be late or your tour guide will start without you! Be
transported to the heart of Camelot to discover the secrets that are
hidden deep inside the Tower before your encounter with the Great
Dragon himself.
Not up for the additional costs? No
worries, there is plenty of free stuff to see once inside the castle.
Watch the world's largest working trebuchet launch REAL fireballs!
Wander around the courtyard seeking out the flocks of peacocks. Or
perhaps you've always wanted to fly a bird? If falconry is your
thing, then catch the Flight of the Eagles show (every day from 5th
April). If quiet is more your style, check out the 64 acres of
landscaped gardens ie. The Peacock and Rose gardens. Wander through
the Great Hall and lavish stately rooms.
Climb the 500 steps that walk you
around the castle walls to the highest towers of the castle! Enjoy
overlooking the city of Warwick from the castle top. (Be mindful the
castle walls are closed during the falconry show- as those birds fly
to the tops of the towers).
Still haven't had enough? Right. What's
a castle trip with out a jousting match? Go down to the Pageant
fields to watch silly boys on horseback with sticks running at each
other at full speed.
(“It's called a lance ...Hellooo”-A
Knight's Tale).
Hear the thunder of hooves and the
crack of the lance as the UK's fastest and most skilled brave knights
battle live every day in the summer from mid- July to 31st
of August.
Bow man shows everyday. Try your luck
with arrows and fire a real bow along the outer walls.
Too much to squeeze into one day or
perhaps you want to stay longer? Only kings and queens get to live in
the castle all peasants must camp outside the walls. Extend your
adventure with Medieval Glamping, the tents are huge!
Whatever you're into, there's bound to
be a little something for everyone. This year the castle celebrates
it's 1100th Anniversary and they are certainly
celebrating! Go and join in on the fun!
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