Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle
Great battles, ancient myths, spellbinding tales, pampered princesses, heroic knights. You can find them all here at Warwick Castle.
Situated on a bend of the River Avon, Warwick Castle is a medieval castle developed from an original wooden fort, or Motte, built by William the Conqueror in 1068 in the county town of Warwickshire. It was a crucial military base to assist in the Norman Conquest of Britain.
Warwick Castle is packed with things to do, inside and out:
- Battlements, towers, turrets, awesome interiors and the Great Hall.
- Interactive attractions, walk-through adventures, Horrible Histories & Mike the Knight.
Don't miss the castle dungeon, the Merlin Dragon tower, the Princess Tower, the Portcullis being raised, the beautiful chapel, awesome interiors of the rooms, archery and sword combat shows, our Warwick the Kingmaker exhibition and walk the ramparts just like Richard, Earl of Warwick would have done.
You can even stay over in one of our tower rooms!
There are shows and activities available everyday at Warwick Castle:
- Horrible Histories is back - until 31st August 2014.
- Other shows can include the Mighty Trebuchet, Jousting, Falconry and more.
As custodians of the Castle we take our responsibility seriously:
- Over £6,000,000 invested in restoration during the last 10 years alone.
- Walk-through attractions and exhibits that bring our history to life.
- We also host some magnificent major events such as the annual Prom Night and concerts from artists such as the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Paul Weller.
Schools & Colleges
When students are immersed in a lesson it shows. Their engagement and attention levels are heightened, which in turn can magnify the effort they put in to their work and the results that they achieve.
The Education Programme at Warwick Castle offers maximum interactive educational value, through unique, stimulating, fun learning experiences.
Learning Outside the Classroom
At Warwick Castle we have a varied programme of events and activities for pupils of Key Stages 1 to 4. From new Resource Packs to new tours Warwick Castle provides an outstanding environment to stimulate your pupils’ imaginations. Your pupils can take part in various structured activities, linked to the National Curriculum and specific programmes of study.
Need to pass information on? Download our Schools Leaflet.
Free teacher planning visits
We understand that to get the most out of your visit you need to plan ahead. To help you do this we offer teachers a complimentary pair of tickets to visit the Castle prior to your schools visit.
Free teacher tickets
We ask that children are supervised at all times. To aid in this supervision you will receive a free teacher ticket with every 10 secondary school student tickets booked or for every 5 primary school pupil tickets booked. Please Note extra teacher ticket prices start from £13.50.
Help with your risk assessment
It goes without saying that the safety of your pupils is paramount. We endeavour to make your visit as comfortable, rewarding and safe as possible. Take a look at our risk assessment advice sheet for guidance.
Additional Information for Schools
Due to its scary nature The Castle Dungeon is not suitable for those under the age of 10 or those of a nervous disposition.
To help you plan for the day of your visit, please take a few minutes to download and read our Frequently Asked Questions document. This contains important information to make the best use of your time at Warwick Castle. You can also download our School Trips information pack for more details.
To help us give you and your group the best possible support on the day, please ensure you and your colleagues have a copy of our policy document. This includes the essential information you will need on the day. There is also a section to fill in regarding your timetable for the day. We request you leave a completed copy with us upon your arrival.
Did you know? Charles Greville, the last Earl of Warwick to own Warwick castle, was more interested in acting than being lord of the castle. He had a short-lived career in the movies, and was known in Los Angeles as The Duke of Hollywood or Warwick the Film-maker.
Did you know? The first Earl of Warwick was Henry de Beaumont, but the most famous Earl is buried in the nearby church of St Mary. There you will find the tomb of the 16th Earl, Richard, Earl of Warwick, known as Warwick the Kingmaker during the 15th century.
Did you know? Piers Gaveston, 1st Earl of Cornwall and confidante of King Edward II, was imprisoned at Warwick Castle by a group of nobles led by Guy Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick. He was tried and convicted by a kangaroo court and executed at nearby Blacklow Hill.
Did you know? The song Daisy, Daisy was written about Daisy Greville (nee Brook), an Edwardian socialite, whose blue boudoir is available to visit at Warwick Castle.