Events

Welsh Cider and Perry Festival
24 - 27 May 2013
Welsh Perry and Cider Festival

Try the very best Welsh cider and perry as the Welsh Cider and Perry Festival visits the castle for the first time.  For details see here or www.welshcider.co.uk 

Live Music; Food Stalls & Craft Market; Camping; 80+ Craft Ciders & Perrys from across Wales featuring international producers

Welsh Perry & Cider Championships Saturday 25th May

Medieval Monday 27th May - Family Entertainment with Fiery Jack, Giant Games, Chainsaw Carving, Medieval Re-enactment & a Barber Surgeon

Book tickets at welshcider.fatsoma.com  or buy tickets on the door.

NB Event charges apply to Castle visits.

 
BioBlitz
31 May - 01 June 2013
We Count for Wildlife

Caldicot BioBlitz: Free wildlife event, Friday 31st 8.30pm until 10.30pm, Saturday 1st 10.00am to 4.00pm. Discover the wildlife that lives in and around the country park.  Join experts to leaern how to identify wildlife, plants, insects and bees and help count all the species seen in one day.

Organised by Monmouthshire Environment Partnership Board, Monmouthshire County Council and Gwent Wildlife Trust.

 
Archery
08 - 09 June 2013
Caldicot Castle Archers in ResidenceOur resident archers are here to show you how to shoot an arrow and explain their various weapons and lifestyle. There is a small charge to have a go at firing your own arrows.
 
Banquet 5
14 June 2013
Public Banquet£49.95 Please e-mail caldicotcastle@monmouthshire.gov.uk for details or ring 01291 420241
 
Drill
15 - 16 June 2013
English Civil War Society

Gunpowder, Fire & Sword! Travel back to the turbulent year of 1643 and enjoy an exciting event featuring a 100 members of the English Civil War Society and let your children join the garrison for their own children’s drill session.


 
Banquet 6
06 July 2013
Public Banquet

£49.95 Please e-mail caldicotcastle@monmouthshire.gov.uk for details or ring 01291 420241

 
Mini show
13 - 14 July 2013
Mini Car ShowJust like the Italian Job but more mini’s. Details to follow.
 
VW Logo
20 - 21 July 2013
Dubs at the CastleDubs at the castle VW show event Caldicot castle, this is a 3 day family camping event, with live bands and entertainment for all. Details to follow.
 
ggat
24 July 2013
Living in Bronze Age CaldicotA day of activities for all the family based on the archaeology of Caldicot Castle lake. To be confirmed.
 
The Gladiator's return 2
27 - 28 July 2013
Roman GladiatorsTraining demonstration in the morning followed by sharp weapon display, then Gladiator bouts in the afternoon as well as Living History running parallel with craft talks and demonstrations
 
Courtyard 1
03 - 04 August 2013
Soldiers of George 3rd - Crown Forces18th Century Living History Camp of the British Soldier at the time of the American War of Independence.
 
Mercenary Bowmen
06 - 07 August 2013
Caldicot Castle Archers in ResidenceOur resident archers are here to show you how to shoot an arrow and explain their various weapons and lifestyle. There is a small charge to have a go at firing your own arrows.
 
Gatehouse 1
18 August 2013
Mike the Knight visits the Family FundayMeet Mike the Knight and enjoy lots of other family fun, stalls, music, dance
 
Mercenary Bowmen
21 - 22 August 2013
Caldicot Castle Archers in ResidenceOur resident archers are here to show you how to shoot an arrow and explain their various weapons and lifestyle. There is a small charge to have a go at firing your own arrows.
 
Sir Henry Moragn
24 - 26 August 2013
Henry Morgan's Pirates

Pirates and smuggling galore. Oh arrgh! 

 
Early Medieval Alliance
07 - 08 September 2013
The Early Medieval Alliance
 
Archery
28 - 29 September 2013
Caldicot Castle Archers in ResidenceOur resident archers are here to show you how to shoot an arrow and explain their various weapons and lifestyle. There is a small charge to have a go at firing your own arrows.
 
Darker Tales
26 October 2013
Tales from the Darker SideJoin veteran "psychological investigator" Dr Nicolas Grimoire as he invites the audience to join him for a unique evening of Gothic magic, psychological illusion and spooky story-telling. These involve conjuring up ancient mysteries as part of which he attempts some unusual experiments with the audiences’ help.