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Bring your group to enjoy Hartlebury Castle

With a fascinating history, interesting exhibitions and displays, peaceful surroundings, and an excellent café and gift shop, Hartlebury Castle is the ideal destination for group visits.

Hartlebury Castle was the official home of the Bishops of Worcester for more than 1,000 years. Today, visitors can discover the history of the Castle and the people who used to live here, as well as the state rooms which include the magnificent Medieval Great Hall and the Georgian Saloon.

In the north wing of the Castle, you can enjoy the varied displays and exhibitions which make up Worcestershire County Museum. The Museum houses a diverse collection of objects including toys, domestic items, beautiful costume, and craftwork by the Bromsgrove Guild.

Experience walking into room sets such as the scullery, schoolroom and nursery which bring history to life within the walls of the Castle. Explore the history of this fascinating county through themes such as archaeological finds, farming and agricultural history, and the social history of Worcestershire in the 1950s.

Outside, visitors can enjoy a tranquil moat-side walk, explore the Old Moat Coppice nature reserve or stroll around the Castle’s Carriage Circle.

Hayley’s Kitchen café serves a range of tasty, homemade meals and snacks with a discounted menu for groups, and we also have a lovely shop selling cards, souvenirs and gifts.

Group visits cost £13.05 for adults and £11.25 for concessions, which allows access to the whole site including the Bishop’s Palace, State Rooms, County Museum and Grounds.

Hartlebury Castle group visit.

Tours of the Hurd Library and the Bishop’s Palace

As an alternative to the standard Group Visit we also offer private tours of the Castle’s impressive Hurd Library and the Bishop’s Palace. These tours are for a minimum of 6 people and are charged at £18.50 per person. After the tour your group will be free to explore the rest of the Castle, Museum and Grounds for the day.

Museums Worcestershire also offers behind-the-scenes tours of our Collections Centre, our off-site store which contains thousands of fascinating objects which we are unable to display in our museums.  These tours cost £8.75 per person (minimum 8 people), and take place at the Collections Centre which is approx. a 5 minute drive from the Castle.  These tours can be arranged on their own or can be combined with a visit to Hartlebury Castle.

FAQs

Pre-booked groups of 10 people or more are eligible for group admission rates. There is no maximum number for group visits.

You will need 3-4 hours on site to fully experience the Castle, County Museum and grounds.

Group visits cost £13.05 for adults and £11.25 for concessions, which allows access to the whole site including the Bishops House, State Rooms, County Museum and Grounds. To receive these discounted prices your group must be a minimum of 10 people and your visit must be pre-booked at least two weeks in advance.

Library Tours cost £18.50 per person, which includes whole-site access before and after your tour.

If you have arrived on a coach, your coach driver will be given free access to the Castle and Museum for the day.

To book your group visit or enquire about possible dates please contact Jo on 01299 250416 or email  museum@worcestershire.gov.uk

To book a Hurd Library Tour please contact Chantel on 01299 250797 or email events@hartleburycastle.com

Group bookings must be made with at least two weeks notice.

Group visits to Hartlebury Castle can take place during our normal opening times which are Tuesday to Friday (10am – 5pm) and weekends (11am – 5pm), between 1 February and 23 December. We are closed on Mondays.

It may be possible to arrange a visit outside of normal opening times (additional costs will apply). Please contact us on 01299 250416 or email museum@worcestershire.gov.uk if you would like to discuss a bespoke visit.

There is free parking on site for coaches and cars.

Please notify us when booking if you are bringing a coach so that a space can be allocated.

Everyone is welcome at Hartlebury Castle.

Please find Hartlebury Castle’s Access Statement here.

If you have any questions regarding access to the museum please get in touch by calling 01299 250416 or emailing museum@worcestershire.gov.uk.

Refreshments are available at our café, Hayley’s Kitchen, and there are special menus for groups.  The café can seat 55 people indoors and has additional outdoor seating. The café can be contacted on 01299 251901 or by email to hnicklin@outlook.com. Please do not make any arrangements for catering before your visit date has been agreed with us in case your preferred date is not available.

If your group wishes to bring food there is a small picnic area in the orchard and more picnic tables in the Carriage Circle.

When a visitor within a group requires a carer to accompany them, then the visitor must pay normal admission fees but the carer visits for free. Please mention any carers when making a group booking.

We reserve the right to charge the full amount for any cancellation within 7 days of a pre-booked visit.

Bookings for groups need to be confirmed at least 14 days before the date of the visit.

You can use relevant images off the website to advertise your visit to your group.

Use of the logo is by request.

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Get in touch

Address: Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Worcestershire DY11 7XZ

Phone: 01299 250416

Email: museum@worcestershire.gov.uk

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Hartlebury Castle is accredited by the Visit England Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme (VAQAS) and has earned the VAQAS Best Told Story accolade for the high standard of our museum and visitor experience.