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Home > Heritage > The Siege of Goodrich!

The Siege of Goodrich!

By Caroline King - August 28, 2010Posted in : Heritage

When: 29th & 30th August 2010, 11am – 5pm

Where: Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire

£: Adults 6.80, concessions 5.70, children 3.80, family ticket 17.40 and English Heritage members free.

What is it?

Join the Wardour Garrison and step back to the Civil War.  Witness displays of life from over 360 years ago.  2010 marks the 21st anniversary of the group, who have been authentically recreating life from this period at many castles throughout the country.  The siege will be complete with musket firings and a living history camp with displays of cookery, weaving and surgery.  Enjoy music inside the castle plus families can have fun taking part in traditional games and a quiz.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: English Heritage, Goodrich Castle, The Siege of Goodrich, West Midlands

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