Hartlebury Castle

Step into Civil War history with The Sealed Knot!

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The Sealed Knot are back at the Castle for 2025 – this year with a 17th century battlefield brought to life!

On Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July from 11am to 4pm, bring along the whole family to experience the past with the largest re-enactment society in Europe.

Witness the spectacle of a Civil War battlefield with a replica bastion built to scale at the feature event: The Battle of Hartlebury! Complete with infantry, artillery and cavalry troops, the Castle attempts to hold out for the King one final time.

Other highlights to immerse yourself in include:

• Meet wonderful 17th century reenactors as the Castle is taken over by soldiers and transformed into a Royalist garrison (as it really was during the Civil War)! Who do you support – the King or Parliament?
• Experience civilian life as the Carriage Circle becomes a living history camp – find out what it was really like to live and fight in Worcestershire during the time.
• Enjoy living history displays inside the Castle with the Chapel, Saloon and Great Hall to explore – look out for Bishop Prideaux!
• See fascinating displays of period weapons and tactics.
• Get into character at the dress-up station.
• Complete fun children’s activity sheets and treasure hunts.
• See a parade of 17th century fashion.
• Watch amazing demonstrations and have a go at being a pike soldier!
• See firing canons!
• And more to be announced…

This event is supported by Wychavon District Council.

Tickets

Adult: £9
Child: £4.50
Under 5: Free
Carer: Free (1 Carer ticket per paid ticket – please contact us if you require more)
Guardian or Worcestershire Resident Passholder: Free

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Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and light refreshments will be available to purchase. Please do not bring your own alcohol.

You’re welcome to bring camping chairs to sit on during the battle. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome on a short lead in the grounds only, but please do not bring them to the battle due to the loud noises.