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Evening Castle Tour
Thursday 21 July at 8pm, Thursday 4 August at 7.30pm, Thursday 18 August 7.15pm. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Enjoy a guided tour of the Castle after it has closed for the day. Discover its evolution from Celtic fort to Medieval fortress, Tudor stronghold and finally Elizabethan mansion, and how its history has been shaped by infamous and colourful residents. Tickets non-refundable.
£5.00

Ghost Walk
Learn about the darker side of Castle life as you join a guided ghost walk. Our knowledgeable guide will regale you with stories of the ghosts, hauntings and happenings experienced at the Castle. Tickets Non-refundable.
£5.00

Open Air Theatre: Awful Auntie
Tuesday 23 August. Doors open 5.45pm, show starts at 6.30pm. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
David Walliams’ Awful Auntie tells the story of Stella, who is tormented by awful Aunt Alberta and her giant owl. This open-air theatre adaptation is going to be a hoot! Bring a rug or chair. Recommended ages 7+. Tickets are non-refundable and the performance will go ahead in wet weather.
£10.00

Open Air Theatre: Dracula
Saturday 3 September. Doors open 4.45pm, show starts at 5.30pm. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
An unforgettable new adaptation of the classic gothic horror story by Bram Stoker. Professor Abraham Van Helsing, an expert in the supernatural, presents his most terrifying case as he is called in to help a young woman who becomes mysteriously ill during a trip to Whitby. Has Lucy Westenra contracted some rare disease or has she fallen victim to something more evil? This play contains adult themes which some younger children may find scary so parental discretion is advised. Bring warm clothing and a rug or low backed chair. Hot drinks available. Tickets are non-refundable and the performance will go ahead in wet weather.
£10.00

Open Air Theatre: Rapunzel – A Tangled Musical
Let your hair down and get tangled in a brand-new family musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale. With magic and mayhem throughout and a chance to meet the characters after the show, this is one hair-raising adventure the family won’t want to miss!
Recommended age 4+. Tickets are non-refundable and the performance will go ahead in wet weather.