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Carew Castle Events
Bookable events are listed below. Some activities and events are included in the normal admission price. To see a full list of what's on at Carew Castle, visit the Carew Castle website.
Family Friendly Halloween Ghost Tour
Monday 28 October
Tuesday 29 October
Wednesday 30 October
Thursday 31 October
at 4.30pm
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Join a family-friendly spooky tour of the Castle. Keep your eyes peeled as you listen to stories of ghostly sightings; you never know what you might see....
Ages 5+.
Tickets non-refundable. Tour does not include daytime admission to the Castle.
£6.50
Room on the Broom: Storytelling Workshop
Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November
at 11am and 2pm
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Join an interactive storytelling session with a twist. Settle by the roaring fire as Carew’s very own witch uses props to bring Julia Donaldson's magical picture book 'Room on the Broom’ to life, getting everyone involved! Enjoy other well-loved tales before trying your hand at a game of ‘toss a rat!’, making your own magic wand and mixing a potion to cast a real spell! Do you want to be able to fly or turn your brother into a frog?! This session will bring young imaginations to life!
Recommended for ages 4 – 8, children must be accompanied.
This is an additional activity: please note that normal Castle admission fees also apply for all adults and children and must be paid on the day.
Tickets are non-refundable.
£3.00
Halloween Paranormal Investigation
Thursday 31 October
6pm – 10pm
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Join Paranormal Investigation experts ‘Science Beyond the Grave’ this Halloween as they explore all things supernatural at one of the most haunted castles in Wales. Use cutting edge investigation equipment to contact whoever, or whatever, haunts the Castle. Also try traditional communication methods including Ouija boards, table tipping, glass moving as well as spending time alone in the darkened rooms of this 12th century Castle. Experts will guide you through this fascinating, and terrifying, experience. Refreshments provided.
Suitable for age 18 and over only, not recommended for pregnant women.
Tickets are non-refundable and the event will go ahead in wet weather.
£40.00
Christmas Needle Felting Workshop
Tuesday 5 November
6.30pm – 8pm
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Come along to a Christmas needle-felting workshop and get into the Christmas spirit while learning a new craft! Perfect for beginners. You will learn basic needle-felting techniques whilst creating beautiful Christmas decorations to hang on your Christmas tree or gift to friends and family. During the 1.5 hour session we will teach you how to needle-felt and be on hand to provide support and guidance whilst you create your own festive designs. Suitable for ages 12+.
Held at Nest Tearoom, in Carew Castle Walled Garden. Festive drinks and cakes will be available to buy throughout the evening.
Tickets are non-refundable.
£15.00
Kids Christmas Craft Workshop
Friday 8 November
Friday 15 November
4pm – 5pm
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Join a fun after school session to create some fabulous festive crafts. Materials will be provided and staff will be on hand to help produce some yuletide masterpieces! All children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult only per child as space is limited
Held at Nest Tearoom, in Carew Castle Walled Garden. Festive drinks and cakes will be available to buy.
Suitable for age 4+, accompanying adults do not need a ticket.
Tickets are non-refundable.
£6.00
Visit Santa at Carew Castle
Saturdays and Sundays
30 November - 15 December
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Santa has been busy all year preparing for the festive season but has found time to stop off at Carew Castle. He'll be waiting to meet you in his magical Grotto in the Castle. Come along to meet him, tell him how you've been good this year and he'll give you a gift for Christmas.
Children must be accompanied. All those accompanying a child to the Grotto must also purchase a valid Castle entrance ticket on the day.
Adult £3, Conc. £2.50 (65+), Child (4-16) £1.50 (not seeing Santa)
Tickets include daytime entry to the Castle and evening entry to Glow for that day/evening only.
(When checking out, click on "I'm attending" to let Santa know your child's name and age)
£8.00
Glow - Christmas Illuminations
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
From 29 November to 15 December
4.30pm – 7.30pm
BOOKING ESSENTIAL if you have not already booked for Santa's Grotto.
Enchanting light displays create a magical welcome for all the family as you approach the Walled Garden, with Nest Tearoom serving all your festive favourites.
The magic continues as you follow the twinkling lights to discover the Castle dressed for Christmas, with new areas open and atmospheric new displays for 2024, this is one experience not to miss!
Annual Pass Holders - You MUST bring your passes along on the night to be scanned.
Carew Parish Residents - Proof of address will be required for ALL adults.
Accompanying Carers - Please see list of accepted documentation here.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY BOOKED SANTA'S GROTTO THERE IS NO NEED TO BOOK FOR GLOW AS IT IS INCLUDED.