Hedingham Castle

Archive for May, 2009

Next Event at Hedingham

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

June 7th Porsche Classics at the Castle – The Porsche Club of GB 10am- 5pm

Hedingham Castle are pleased to be hosting the Porsche Club of Great Britain’s annual

Event. A huge display of historic Porsches manufactured between 1948 and 1973.

See www.classicsatthecastle.com

Admission: car, Driver & 1 Passenger £20.00

Extra Passengers £5.00 each, children under 12 free

Jousting Timetable

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

11:00 am – Ratcatchers Welcome – Tudor Bridge
12.30pm – Jousting – Main Arena
1.30pm – Falconry Display – Main Arena
3:00pm – Jousting – Main Arena
5.00pm – Close

Try your skill at “Have-A-Go Archery” with the Norfolk Longbowmen – Tudor Bridge

Be impressed by Taro the Court Jester as he entertains visitors of all ages with his amazing tricks.

Join Falcon & Fetterlock on the banqueting floor and learn all about medieval food.

Military Vehicles Required

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Hedingham castle are looking to show off some of the regions best and varied military vehicles on our World War Two day on Sunday 26th July.  In as many cases as possible, vehicles will be situated around the grounds in a manner that adds to the authentic feel, if you have a vehicle or a show that you want to showcase at hedingham please contact our events team.

Dont forget to register your classic car

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Hedingham Castle are pleased to again be holding a Classic Car Day on Sunday 20th September.

A relaxing day for all the family as Hedingham Castle showcases some of the regions finest vehicles. Enjoy the beautifully maintained vehicles in the scenic setting of the Norman Keep, extensive grounds and lake.

Please check the following vehicle age resterictions

Admission For Classics owners.

Driver of Car                                    Free

Additional Adults                            £4.00

Additional Concessions                  £3.50

Additional Children                         £3.00

 

Periods of cars

Pre 1930 – Vintage     

Classics  1931- 1973  

Modern Classic 1974 – 1989 

 

 

 

100’s of Plants Delivered

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

We have just received 100’s of plants up at Hedingham.
A multitude of Rhododendrons in many colours.
Roses, Lavender , Azaleas and many more, even a hydranger called ‘The Bride’ very appropriate for a wedding venue.
So many Thanks to John Woods Nurseries who donated all of them to us.

Hedingham on the Radio

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Staff and re enactors were interviewed for BBC Essex the programe is called Essex & Proud, it is about local people and local places.  It was a very interesting day, i am very much looking forward to finding out how you explain the firing of a trebuchet on the radio.  The date for transmission is 23rd May at 2pm (repeated on Sunday 24th at 5pm

Jousting at hedingham

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

The Jousting championships at Hedingham Castle

Sunday 24th & Monday 25th May 10am – 5pm

 

Hedingham castle welcome the returning “ Knights of Arkley” this bank holiday as they give an entertaining and child friendly performance to the public, displaying many advance and complex cavalry skills. The Joust will test and challenge the four brave knight’s horsemanship and weaponry skills. Support your favourite Knight in his quest to impress the Royal Household. If you are lucky you may even get to fight a squire of the household.

 

Learn the history of medieval catering with a display from Falcon and Fetterlock, the lords cook and squire. Gordon the falconer will be fascinating all, displaying his Bird’s of Prey. The Norfolk Longbowmen will be on hand with “Have a go archery” to give you a chance to see first hand how to aim and fire an authentic bow and arrow. Come and learn how the resident rat catcher keeps away unwelcome guests.