Summer Holidays at Carew Castle

Travel back to the past with medieval fun and enjoy open-air theatre at mighty Carew Castle in Pembrokeshire over the summer holidays!

Available activities vary depending on the date of your visit so check in advance to avoid disappointment. Booking is required for some activities.

Find out all the things about castle life that you never heard about in classes at school with Horrid Histories. Expect terrible tales and some revolting facts! Learn sword-fighting skills and how to frighten the enemy at Knight School and be knighted as a defender of Carew Castle if you are successful.

Test your skills with a bow at Have-A-Go-Archery (extra charge applies and all children must be accompanied). Find the Key to unlock the treasure chest and reveal your reward. Join a guided Ghost Walk and learn about hauntings, stories of ghosts and happenings experienced at the Castle (booking essential).

Venture into a world of dragons, traps, unforgettable characters and treasure on The Storymaster’s Quests: Tower of Doooooom! The audience will decide the fate of the hero at these interactive, multi-media storytelling events for ages 6 years and over (booking recommended). Pack a picnic for open-air theatre productions of Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles and The Jungle Book.

Finally, for a fun day out over the August Bank Holiday weekend, join Historia Normannis for a Weekend of Warriors and Weaponry. The 12th century will come to life with living history featuring combat, weaponry skills and have-a-go archery, a medieval encampment and traditional skills.

Please see the website of the Pembrokeshire Coast for the full timetable of events and activities with dates, times and other details.