Arundel Castle There are nearly a thousand years of history at the great Arundel Castle, located in sublime grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex.
It is one of the great treasured houses of England, being home to a
priceless collection of artwork - and the Duke of Norfolk's family.
See sculpture and carvings, paintings and furniture, tapestries and stained glass, heraldry and armour in grand room settings. Fascinating sights and history all at Arundel Castle.
Events in 2009:
Sunday 19 July – Pirate Day
Story teller, have-a-go fencing and archery
Sunday 26 July – Rolls Royce Rally
Tuesday 28 – Friday 31 July – Medieval Week *
Saturday 1 / Sunday 2 August – Joust Weekend *
Saturday 8 August – Classical Guitar
Performances by the West Sussex Guitar Club
Thursday 13 August – Pirate Day
Have-a-go fencing and archery
Tuesday 18 August – Pirate Day
Have-a-go fencing and archery
Friday 21 to Monday 31 August – Arundel Festival
Concerts, Shakespeare & Opera to be announced
Sunday 20 September – Medieval Murder Mystery
Question the suspects, solve the clues – can you discover the murderer?
Wednesday 28 / Thursday 29 October – the First Civil War
The Castle during the visit of Empress Matilda in the time of King Stephen – Norman knights, weapons, combat and crafts
For more information, 01903 882173 or see
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