Warwick Castle unveils its biggest ever summer from Horrible Histories to epic live jousting

Warwick Castle says this summer been more than a millennium in the making

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Claire Harrison

05:00, 8 JUL 2023

Live jousting is on the packed summer calendar at the castle

Warwick Castle has unveiled its biggest-ever summer of events from Horrible Histories to live jousting. It says this summer programme has been more than a millennium in the making.

From July 23 to September 3, the castle is set to be will be full to its turrets with more than 20 live show performances and attractions available each day. This includes Wars of the Roses - live jousting, the UK’s largest bird of prey display, The Legend of the Trebuchet, Zog Playland, the Horrible Histories Maze, interactive tower experiences and Horrible Histories Wicked Warwick Live stage show.

There will also be the Dragon Slayer - a 360 immersive spectacular as well as a Sundown Spectacular, which will run on August 25 and 26, and see the Digbeth Dining Club bring an array of street food to the castle grounds. To see the full calendar of events and shows for 2023, as well as prices, visit the website here.

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