Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe has a packed programme of historical happenings taking place throughout the summer holidays, transporting visitors back in time.
The 1,000-year-old castle offers enchanting backdrops for everything from falconry experiences to outdoor opera – and there are special Great British Summer Savings on the price of admission until Monday 1 September, too.
Medieval Moments at Sudeley Castle
From Tuesday 21 July until Monday 31 August 2026, brave little ones are invited to embark on an epic quest to prove their chivalry on Sudeley Castle's Knight Trail. Packed with interactive activities, from target practice to dressing up, the trail is included within the price of admission, with printed trail maps costing an additional £1 per child.
For more information, visit sudeleycastle.co.uk/summer-holidays-medieval-moments.
Falconry at Sudeley Castle
Get up close to birds of prey, with falconry experiences in the Hop Field every Tuesday and Thursday from Tuesday 21 July until Thursday 27 August 2026 – with a display on the Mulberry Lawn beneath the Banqueting Hall ruins on Tuesday 21 July. Ideal for animal lovers of all ages, the sessions are run by expert falconers.
Visitors can watch these majestic birds in flight, swooping, diving and showing off their acrobatic skills — and even have the birds land on them, making for a fantastic photo opportunity — all while learning about this historic sport, one of Henry VIII's personal passions! Falconry experiences are included within the price of admission, too. For more information, visit sudeleycastle.co.uk/falconry-at-the-castle.
Outdoor theatre and music at Sudeley Castle
Wild Arts kicks off Sudeley Castle's season of outdoor theatre and music on Monday 13 July 2026, with an alfresco performance including 'The Flower Duet' from Lakmé, 'On The Street Where You Live' from My Fair Lady, 'Overture to William Tell', and 'Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better' from Annie Get your Gun, accompanied by a string quartet. Promising 'Royal Opera House standard' music within the atmospheric, rose-covered ruins, tickets cost from £30 for adults and from £15 for under 25s. To book, visit sudeleycastle.co.uk/summer-opera-with-wild-arts.
Then on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August 2026, The Duke's Theatre Company brings Shakespeare's tragic love story, Romeo and Juliet, to the most romantic castle in the Cotswolds for an outdoor performance. Tickets cost £20 for adults and £18.50 for under 16s. To book, visit sudeleycastle.co.uk/the-dukes-theatre-company-presents-shakespears-romeo-juliet.
Civil War Weekend at Sudeley Castle
Civil War Weekend on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026 brings Sudeley's role in the English Civil War to life through thrilling re-enactments from members of Lord Hopton's Regiment of Foote – part of The King's Army from the English Civil War Society – all included within the price of admission.
There'll be a living history village on the Mulberry Lawn, a skirmish in the Hop Field, and pike drills with drummers on the North Lawn, putting visitors right into the heart of this pivotal moment in history. Even the Pavillion cafe is getting involved, with Civil War specials on the menu throughout the weekend, too! For more information, visit sudeleycastle.co.uk/civil-war-weekend-2026.
How to book tickets to summer events at Sudeley Castle
For more information and to book tickets, visit sudeleycastle.co.uk/book.
