This place has been transformed since I used to go there on rather unexciting school trips. This is probably because it has been taken over by Merlin Entertainments. Although not cheap at £55 for a family ticket this is is a day out the kids will not forget in a hurry.
There is a “Pageant Playground” where children can let off steam amongst its various ropes, swings, nets, slides and walkways plus a mini playground for toddlers.
You can see the Trebuchet (which is like a giant catapult), and on some days there are jousting shows and plenty of stands such as the Knight Training School and the Archery stall.
For those brave enough there is the Castle Dungeon:
In true Dungeon style, gore seekers will be greeted by decaying bodies, chanting monks, torture implements, execution and ‘the labyrinth of lost souls’
If the weather is good the Castle car park quickly fills up and the queues for the various attractions begin to form. I suggest that you go as early as possible so you are there for when the doors open at 10am.
Tags: days out, kids, Warick Castle
