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Signs of Spring I Spy 

Look out for spring wildlife as you explore the landscape around Bodiam Castle.

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on
10 May to 24 May 2024
at
10:00 to 15:30
+ 14 other dates or times
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Bodiam Castle tour 

Discover the story of Bodiam Castle and the people who built, lived and worked in it through the ages.

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on
13 May to 30 Oct 2024
at
11:15 to 14:15
+ 96 other dates or times
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Live music in the courtyard 

Come and hear the Hampshire Police Male Voice Choir perform in the atmospheric castle courtyard.

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on
17 May 2024
at
12:30 to 13:30
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The Harvey Buffs: WWII re-enactment group 

Be transported back in time to the Second World War with local historical group The Harvey Buffs.

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on
18 May to 11 Aug 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Demonstrations by Call to Arms  

Be transported back in time and onto the Medieval battlefield with expert demonstrations. 

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on
18 May to 12 Oct 2024
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 4 other dates or times
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The Keys to the Castle trail 

Can you unlock the mystery of the castle keys?

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on
25 May to 2 Jun 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Medieval encampment 

See 15th century re-enactment groups visit Bodiam Castle and bring medieval history to life.

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on
25 May to 28 Jul 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 6 other dates or times
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Have-a-go Archery 

Discover your hidden talents and try your hand at archery.

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on
25 May to 1 Sep 2024
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 40 other dates or times
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Storytelling in the Castle 

Be enchanted by tales of dragons, knights, and castles.

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on
28 May to 1 Sep 2024
at
11:30 to 14:30
+ 15 other dates or times
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Morris Dancing 

See the local Romney Marsh Morris Dancers perform at Bodiam Castle.

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on
2 Jun 2024
at
10:30 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Outdoor Theatre: William Shakespeare's 'Henry V' 

Join Changeling Theatre for an evening of Shakespeare, in the magical open-air courtyard of Bodiam Castle.

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on
19 Jul 2024
at
19:00 to 21:30
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Festival of Archaeology: Conservation in Action 

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to look after the collection at Bodiam Castle?

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on
22 Jul to 26 Jul 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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Medieval Fair at Bodiam Castle 

The return of Bodiam Castle’s popular family friendly medieval fair!

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on
24 Jul to 2 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 40 other dates or times
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Bodiam100: Archaeology Dig 

Join us at Bodiam Castle as we undertake a new archaeological dig in partnership with UCL and Archaeology South-East this summer.

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on
27 Jul to 16 Aug 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 20 other dates or times
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After-hours: Medieval graffiti tour 

Join in with leading medieval graffiti expert and author Matthew Champion for an after-hours medieval graffiti tour around the castle.

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on
27 Jul to 28 Jul 2024
at
18:00 to 19:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Behind the ropes: Dig guided tour 

Delve into the past on a tour of a live archaeological dig.

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on
28 Jul to 16 Aug 2024
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 19 other dates or times
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Outdoor Theatre: Beauty and the Beast - Fri 2 August 

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for a magical evening of a new production of Beauty and the Beast, in the atmospheric castle courtyard. Bring a picnic to enjoy with your family and friends. The show starts at 6pm, gates open from 5pm.

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on
2 Aug 2024
at
18:00 to 20:30
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After-hours: Medieval landscape tour 

Join landscape archaeologist Dr Al Oswald on a tour around the medieval parkland of Bodiam Castle.

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on
4 Aug 2024
at
18:00 to 19:30
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Outdoor Theatre: Beauty and the Beast - Tue 13 Aug 

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for a magical evening of a new production of Beauty and the Beast, in the atmospheric castle courtyard. Bring a picnic to enjoy with your family and friends. The show starts at 6pm, gates open from 5pm.

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on
13 Aug 2024
at
18:00 to 20:30
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Meet the Conservator 

Meet National Trust conservator Siobhan Barratt at Bodiam Castle.

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on
17 Aug 2024
at
12:00 to 15:00