Muskets, masks and medieval myths at Goodrich Castle

Time Travellers Go... Myths & Legends, 14-15 August 2012

Time Travellers Go... Heroes & Villains, 21-22 August 2012

Learn, stand and deliver! That’s what visitors to Goodrich Castle, near Ross on Wye, will do on 21 & 22 August, when the site hosts a Highwayman School as part of its Time Travelling summer!

The Highwayman School is part of its Heroes and Villains event, running on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 August. A duo of historic re-enactors will teach young visitors some of the tricks of the trade of the 17thcentury bandits of the road that enabled them to get money, jewels and ransoms off their wealthy victims! The two day event will demonstrate the skills of both the law breakers and makers, with musket drill and smugglers’ tales from Goodrich Castle’s Time Travellers!

The Heroes & Villains events follow hot on the heels of Goodrich Castle’s Myths and Legends – taking place on Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 August. Inspired by some legendary characters from British mythology, including St George and King Arthur, young visitors can learn dragon-battling skills with junior jousting for young knights, and pretend to sit at the Round Table for tales of the gallant knights of yore!

“Goodrich Castle is a legendary place in its own right – the kind of castle that just fills the imagination, and indeed, an episode of the BBC drama Merlin was filmed here a couple of years ago, so it continues to inspire,” comments site manager, Susan Smithies. “With swords, shields and even knights’ tabards available on site, our young visitors can dress the part to fully embrace the medieval lifestyle!”

The Time Travellers Go... events run each Tuesday and Wednesday from 11.00am to 5.00pm, with the castle itself open from 10.00am to 6.00pm. Admission prices are £6.00 for adults, £5.40 for concessions, £3.60 and £15.60 for a family ticket (two adults and up to three children). English Heritage members get in free. There is an additional £1 charge per child to help fund the Time Travellers activity.

For more information, please call 01600 890538 or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/goodrich

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Jay Commins – PRO English Heritage (West Midlands)

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