During the Summer months Conisbrough Castle will be host to a varied programme of events.

Sat 3, Sun 4 & Mon 5 April 2010

Easter Fairy Family Fun Trail

From 10am - 5pm

Concealed within the enchanting ruins are mini model fairies who promise a yummy Easter prize to those who can find them all.

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Sat 1, Sun 2 & Mon 3 May 2010 

Fighting Knights & Have a go Archery

From 11am - 4pm

Meet a duo of fully armoured medieval Knights together with a Squire and see how Knights dressed for battle and witness the hand to hand combat of these knights.  Also discover the art of archery with the Castle's own Archers.  With demonstrations and hands-on have a go sessions for all the family.

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Sat 19 & Sun 20 June 2010

Meet the Medieval Jester & Have a go Archery

From 11am - 4:30pm

Meet Peterkin the medieval jester.  Once met, never forgotten.  His shows are hilarious and side splitting with his stilts and fire juggling finale.  Also discover the art of archery with the Castle's own Archers.  With demonstrations and hands-on have a go sessions for all the family.

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Sat 31 July & Sun 1 August 2010

Robin Hood Weekend

From 11am

Join BZ Entertainments and take part in their interactive performance of "Robin Hood". Don the costumes and off to Sherwood Forest.  Great fun for children of all ages.  Also discover the art of archery with the Castle's own Archers.  With demonstrations and hands-on have a go sessions for all the family.

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Sat 21 & Sun 22 August 2010

Medieval Castle Clash

From 11am

The mighty castle of Conisbrough becomes the stage for the pageant of the Knights.  See Escafeld re-enactors gather for courtly pursuits of archery and dancing, presentations of arming a knight and then witness the dramatic conclusion of a tournament of Knights.  Main combat at 3pm.

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Sat 30 & Sun 31 October 2010

Tales of Fear from the Castle

Storytelling performances begin at 5:30pm, 7:30pm & 9:30pm.

It is the eve of All Saints - and we present a selection of unsettling tales for Halloween.  Our costumed storyteller will take small groups into the castle grounds after dark and into the various chambers of the Keep to reveal there tales of fright. Not for the faint hearted or for the under 10s.  Do dress warm, the castle is unheated.  Each session lasts approx 1 hour.

Booking in advance is essential, places are limited please phone 0870 33 1183 to book.

Prices: £8 full price / £6 concessions. EH Members £7 full price / £5 concessions.

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