WARWICK CASTLE PUTS THE GRRRR INTO GREAT VALUE GREAT
BRITAIN FOR FEBRUARY HALF TERM
Britain’s Ultimate Castle Offers Half Term History Hijinks –
Book Now Online To Save 20%
9 January 2012: This year promises pomp, pageantry and patriotic pride aplenty with events to
celebrate HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and London 2012, and during half-term (11-19
February) visitors to Warwick Castle (www.warwick-castle.com) have the opportunity to discover
and experience the battle and survival techniques that have put the Grrrr into Great Britain through
history. Book now online to save 20% off ticket prices – grrrreat value!
Heavily fortified for centuries and perched majestically in a defensive position by the River Avon,
Warwick Castle is home to Britain’s biggest Trebuchet - a Middle Ages siege machine that will fire
twice daily during half-term - and a Ballista, a giant stationary crossbow.
Each day, trained cast members will demonstrate an array of deadly weapons from the well-stocked
armoury, providing a close-up encounter with the savagery of battles past and the skills required to
survive hand-to-hand combat. Visitors can learn about siege strategy and battle techniques in special
workshops delivered by experts on wars through the ages, and have the chance to handle some of
Warwick Castle’s impressive collection of arms.
Get an archer’s view of the historic town of Warwick and surrounding countryside by exploring the
castle’s ancient towers and curtain walls, and stand in the heavily fortified Gatehouse as the
Portcullis is raised for a taste of the military might that Warwick Castle exudes.
The Castle Dungeon live actor attraction spares no one with its gruesome tales of mediaeval plague
and pestilence, set in the bowels of the castle’s ancient fortifications, while The Kingmaker shows
how weapons and armour were made in the fifteenth century and how soldiers prepared
themselves for battle, through sights, sounds and - not always pleasant –smells.
Book online in advance and save 20% off admission fees: purchase a Warwick Castle Kingdom Ticket
for entrance to Warwick Castle, The Castle Dungeon (over 10s only) and Merlin: The Dragon Tower
for adults from £23.52; children aged 4-11 years £19.68.
For a full list of attractions visit www.warwick-castle.com.
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Media contact:
Cass Helstrip Tel: 07968 255464
Email: casshelstrip@foxkalomaski.co.uk
Notes to Editors:
Warwick Castle, junction 15 off the M40, just 40 minutes from Birmingham and 1hour 40minutes from London.
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At warwick-castle.com entry to the castle for a family of four is just £54.00, with adult entry from £16.80, children from £12.00 and seniors
£12.96. Visits with 10 or more guests receive at least 30% discount. Print your own tickets at home and beat the queue. Alternatively,
advance bookings can be made by calling 0870 265 2000. Guests are advised to check opening times and the entertainment schedule in
advance of their visit.
Ticket prices on the day start at £21 for adults and £15 for children.