Hedingham Castle

SUMMER OF THEATRE 🎭🍿

We have four fantastic open-air productions coming to Hedingham this summer, with something to suit all tastes! Bring a blanket, pack a picnic and enjoy a fabulous evening of theatre in the magical grounds beneath the Castle ✨

🕵️‍♀️ Thursday 9 July, 7pm
The Pantaloons present...
Sherlock Holmes & the Hounds of the Baskervilles

🐅 Tuesday 28 July, 4pm
Chameleon's Web Theatre Company presents...
The Jungle Book

🇬🇧 Friday 7 August, 7pm
The Pantaloons present...
The (Almost) Complete History of Britain

💘 Sunday 23 August, 4pm...
The Duke’s Theatre Company presents...
Romeo & Juliet

🎟 Box Office: https://www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/events

This Sunday! Come along to view our unique and historic venue dressed for a wedding and meet a wide variety of suppliers ready to help plan your day ✨

Free entry and goodie bags for pre-registered couples 💖

✨ We are super excited to be heading to the breathtaking Hedingham Castle next Sunday! A wedding venue like no other, Hedingham Castle is brimming with over 900 years of history and stands in the heart of medieval parkland. Exchange vows in their iconic Norman Keep and then head on over to the elegant Georgian Country House & Ballroom Marquee to dance the night away. ✨

💗 Hedingham Castle Wedding Show
📍 Castle Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3DJ
🗓 Sunday 14th June
🕚 11am to 3pm

💍 FREE Entry!
💍 Pre-register online
💍 Complimentary copy of Absolute Bridal magazine on arrival

👇🏻 Pre-register Online 👇🏻
https://mainweddingsandevents.co.uk/Essex-Wedding-Shows/Hedingham-Castle-Wedding-Show/

Expect an inspiring day filled with top-tier wedding suppliers, exclusive show offers, and the chance to explore this beautifully unique venue in all its charm ✨💍

Fairytale Fest 2026 - morning session now sold out 🌸

Just a handful of spaces remaining for the afternoon!

✨ Tuesday 11th August, 3-5.30pm ✨

Join The Princess Emporium for a magical day filled with characters, live performances, unicorn rides, a petting farm, disco, soft play, crafts, storytime & more!

Book here: https://www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/events/fairytale-fest-suffolk

Just two weeks left to submit your application to exhibit your vehicle at our annual Classic & Vintage Car Show on Sunday 26th July!

If you would like to exhibit, please download the form using the link below and email your information to [email protected]. Applications close 19th June.

Apply here 👇
https://www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/events/classic-vintage-car-show

NEW TRAIL OPENING TOMORROW! 🏰⛏

Step into the world of medieval builders at Hedingham Castle this summer!

Ever wondered how ancient castles were actually built? Follow our brand new Build-a-Castle Quest around the grounds and discover the secrets behind the stone walls, the amazing arches and the clever craftsmanship.

🔎 Hunt for facts around the gardens
🍫 Collect your prize
😎 Explore the Castle with your newfound knowledge

Open tomorrow, Wednesday 27th May, and selected dates throughout the summer.

🎟 Included with General Admission - one trail sheet & prize for every child
🚗 Free onsite parking
☀️ Tickets available on the gate

Wow what a scorcher! 🔥

A huge thank you to everyone who braved the heatwave and joined us for the jousting at the weekend - what a wonderful time we had!

We are in complete awe of The Knights of Royal England who performed incredibly despite the heat - riders, horses and the rest of the team all did an amazing job of entertaining the crowd. Thank you all so much, we salute you!

A big thank you also to Eden Falconry for the beautiful displays, White Dragon Activity Centre for the brilliant archery shows and Colchester Waits for playing for us all. And of course, the wonderful The Mortimer Retinue for their medieval encampment and all the lovely stallholders who also joined us too 🤩

The last photo sums up how we all felt at the end of the day 😂

Just one more joust left for the year - 30th & 31st August - we hope to see you there!

📷 Young

Fuelling your adventure this weekend! 💥

🐓 PECK Fried Chicken - buttermilk fried chicken
🍔 Smoke Truck UK - smash burgers
🥙 Silverside Grill - greek gyros & hog roast
🥧 The Cheese and Pie Man - picnic pies, deli & sausage rolls
🍪 Scoff Your Face - cookies, brownies & bakes
🍦 Whippy Bros - ice cream & lollies
🍩 Hot donuts, shakes & slushies

Plus Pimm's and Aperol Spritz at our Outdoor Bar to keep you cool 🍹☀️ cheers!

Hear ye, hear ye! 📣

A small change to this weekend’s Joust programme...

Due to unforseen circumstances, the Knight School team are no longer able to attend, but we’re delighted to bring you an exciting archery & longbow demonstration in their stead with White Dragon Activity Centre - starting at 11.45am each day 🏹

The fabulous Colchester Waits will also be in the arena in the afternoon treating us to their authentic medieval music 🎶 and there will be the opportunity for all children to get involved in the action in Part I of the tournament with the The Knights of Royal England ⚔️

All the jousting tournaments and other activities will be going ahead as planned, including have a go at archery and axe throwing (included with tickets) and lots more to see and do ☀️🏰

If you'd like to join us, tickets can be booked here: https://www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/events/royal-england-joust

Our wonderful local wine supplier Toppesfield Vineyard is putting on a fabulous Sculpture & Wine Festival next month and it looks set to be a gorgeous day out! Plus tickets include a vineyard tour with the lovely Peter! 🥂

🥂 Included with your Sculpture & Wine Festival ticket… a guided vineyard tour with Peter Moore 🥂

Join Peter at 3pm on both Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June for an informal walk through the vines at Toppesfield Vineyard, included as part of your Wine & Sculpture Festival ticket.

Discover:
✨ How the vineyard began
✨ The grape varieties grown here in Essex
✨ What makes English wine so special
✨ Insights into the winemaking process and vineyard life

Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, Pete’s tours are always relaxed, informative and full of passion for the vineyard.

🎨 Toppesfield Sculpture & Wine Festival
📍 Toppesfield Vineyard
📅 12th–14th June 2026
🕒 Vineyard tours at 3pm on Saturday & Sunday
🎟️ Included in your ticket price

Book your tickets here:
https://www.ticketsource.com/toppesfield/toppesfield-sculpture-wine-festival/e-jzjxmp