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EVENTS

We have an exciting calendar of events all year round! Our medieval Jousts are perfect for families and history buffs, Outdoor Cinema & Theatre for the drama lovers, Classic Car Shows for petrolheads, and much more! Scroll down to see what’s coming up.

TOP TIP

A family ticket (if applicable) is excellent value for larger groups if there is at least one child aged 4+ with you. Choose from 2 options:
- A 1-adult family ticket includes admission for 1 adult and as many children (under 17) that you can get in the car.
- A 2-adult family ticket includes admission for 2 adults and as many children (under 17) as you can get in the car.

☀️ Is there anything we love more than talking about the weather?! Plan ahead for your upcoming visit and dress for the unpredictable Great British Weather!

Spring Bulb Walks
Mar
3
to 19 May

Spring Bulb Walks

Join us for Spring Bulb walks around the historic grounds, woodlands and ramparts, as nature springs to life on the estate. Explore the Castle and refuel in the tearooms.

Dates for your Diary:

12th May - Supercar Sunday

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As You Like It
Jul
31

As You Like It

Exceptional outdoor theatre from The Dukes Theatre Company.

When Rosalind is banished from Duke Ferdinand’s court, new identities are explored with hilarious consequences. Music, mayhem and madness thrill as we are shown that “All the world’s a stage”.

Early Bird tickets available until 18th March - 30% off all tickets!

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May Day Fair
May
5
to 6 May

May Day Fair

Join us to celebrate the beginning of summer at our traditional May Day Fair, where Hedingham Castle will be bursting with life in this fantastic family day out.

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  • “We went to the Old Time Sailors event last night and just wanted to say a huge thank you. You easily could have squeezed more people in but instead made it so much more atmospheric by giving us all room to dance and enjoy the night. It was absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much and thank you to the great staff. At one point we were getting some water out of the free supply and one of your lovely staff realised it was slow as next moment it was running out faster and we looked up and they were there tilting it for us and smiling. It's little things like this that make a big lasting affect. Thank you all and we can't wait for the next event.”

    Kate via email, May 2024

  • "Amazing place and the jousting event was incredibly fun and interesting"

    Google review, April 2024

  • "Beautiful castle and grounds, friendly staff and a great array of activities. Highly recommended for a lovely day out, especially if you have a brave knight in training like ours"

    Google review, April 2024

  • "A really great place to visit for both a walk and a visit to the surviving Norman Keep. The cafe on the admission level is good staff are friendly. The various events are always worth a visit and the bank holiday events are always good and the theatre groups visits are worth attending"

    Google review, April 2024

  • "We came here for the Jousting Event at Easter, and it was fantastic!! The kids absolutely loved it! So many activities and things to do. The live jousting was by far our favourite as well as the archery. So glad we went and might make this our yearly Easter outing. Great fun!"

    Google review, December 2023

Cancellations & Refunds

All tickets are non-refundable. Should Government action at any time cause us to close, we will of course, refund any tickets purchased for affected days. Otherwise, we operate a no-refunds policy. Tickets are not transferrable to alternative dates or alternative events days.

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