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| The Castle has been closed for all events from November 2005 - May 2007 whilst essential repairs and improvements have been made to the Castle and site. Whittington Castle Preservation Trust would like to aplogise to all our visitors for any inconvenience caused. 14th June 2007 - Official Opening of the restored Whittington Castle Following the completion of 18 months of repairs and restoration Whittington Castle will be reopened by H.R.H The Duke of Gloucester at approx 1.15pm on Thursday 14th June 2007. Sunday 10th June 2007 - Motor Cycle Show 10.00-5pm. Free entry. Modern and Classic Motorcyces. More details available from Mr John Lythe (01691 662991). 26-28th May 2007 - Medieval Re-enactment Weekend Regia Anglorum heritage based festival. Please see there website for more information here. Archery, Warriors in training, Equine Display, Living History re-enactments. Shows how a person in reign of King John lived in tented environment. 3 days of events, combatant members of the Society perform activities of a military nature. Battle re-enactments. Village encampment etc. Opening times: Saturday: 12noon - 4.30pm Sunday: 10.30am - 4.30pm Monday: 10.30am-4.30pm Entrance fee: £2 Saturday 19th May 2007 An Open Evening is being
held at Whittington Castle at 7pm on Saturday 19th May 2007. The aim of this event is to
give local people an early opportunity to look around the Castle now that the
restoration work is nearing completion. There will be an opportunity to ask
questions about the project as well as look around the Castle. Jamie Coath of Purcell,
Miller, Tritton who is the lead Architect working on the project will be in
attendance to answer any questions about the building work. Saturday September 17th 2005 1940s night at the Senior Citizens Hall, Whittington 7pm - late. Contact Gill on 01691 662236 or Jane on 01691 657260 for tickets and more information Wednesday 31st August 2005 Storytelling evening courtsey of Dan Keding and Mythstories. 7pm bring a rug and a picnic Saturday 30 July 2005 Medieval Fayre. 12noon - 5pm featuring:
Friday 29th July 2005 Country and Western evening at the Senior Citizens Hall, Whittington. Contact Gill on 01691 662236 or Jane on 01691 657260 for tickets and more information Sunday 8 May 2005 Classic Motor Cycle event arranged by the local
Norton Owners Club. Sunday 27 March 2005 Easter Sunday Grand Re-Opening. Sun 6 March 2005 Special Mothers day event Sat 5 March 2005 Book Sale Saturday 31 July 2004 Whittington Castle Fayre. Sunday June 20 2004 Whittington's own version of the Antiques Roadshow. Please note that this is not to be confused with the BBC. Valuations by visiting experts, stalls, refreshments etc Sunday May 2 2004 fron noon For the third year running we are proud to host the TOADS Great annual Veteran and Classic Motorcycle Show Sunday 1 April 2004 Grand opening Evenet 1.30-4.30pm Saturday 23 August 2003 Great War event in collaboration with the Great War Society. More details to follow. Saturday/Sunday 13/14 September 2003 Heritage Open Days under the English Heritage/Civic Trust initiative. Free tours of the site at 11.30, 1.30 and 2.30 each day. More details of this initiative can be found here. Saturday 15 June 2003 Whittington's own version of the Antiques Roadshow. Please note that this is not to be confused with the BBC. 11.30-16.30. Valuations by visiting experts, stalls, refreshments, BBQ and grand draw. Saturday 10 May 2003 May Festival - Music and entertainment for all the family. Games, raffle, loads of fun, competitions for all. Sunday 27 April 2003 TOADS classic and veteran motorcycle rally. From 12noon to 6pm with a wonderful show of bikes, including trade stall, BBQ, tombola, refreshments with loads of entertainment for all the family. Saturday 24 August 2002 2002 Medieval Fayre Saturday 24th August 12noon-6pm. Including medieval re-enactments by Les Miles de Marches. Medieval music, Pageant, Stalls, Childrens fancy dress, Hog Roast, Bar. Saturday 17 August 2002 StoryWalk with Clive Hopwood. arranged by Mythstories, Museum of myth and fable. Saturday 10 August 2002 StoryWalk with Clive Hopwood. arranged by Mythstories, Museum of myth and fable. Saturday 22nd June 2002 Midsummer's feast starting at 7.00pm Musical entertainment, BBQ, Bar, Tombola, Grand draw. Fun for all the family. Sunday 2 June 2002 Whittington Jubilee Celebration at the Castle with the Ifton Band. Light refreshments provided. Bar available. 7.15pm. Free admission. Sunday 9 June 2002 StoryWalk with Clive Hopwood. arranged by Mythstories, Museum of myth and fable. 7th April 2002 Classic motorcycle rally. Classic motorcycles from across the ages will be on display in the Castle grounds. Starts at 12.00noon, admission free. 16 November 2001 Cheese and Wine Evening including an Illustrated Talk on the history of Whittington Castle by Mrs Sylvia Ray. Whittington Community Centre, Station Rd, Whittington. 11 August 2001 Book signing by Elizabeth Chadwick author of "Lord of the White Castle" During 2001 due to:
No major outdoor events were held. However the Friends of Whittington Castle served teas and light refreshments at the Castle most weekends. 1 September 2000 Open Air Concert - Porthywaen Band 3 June 2000 Medieval Fayre 3 March 2000 Cabaret Evening at Whittington Cricket Club 17 August 1999 3 September1999 Open Air Concert - Porthywaen Band 24 July 1999 (see photos from this event in the photo gallery)
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