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Admission on Saturday 13th June 2026

Due to a private event, the State Rooms will close earlier than usual on Friday 13 June. Last admission to the State Rooms will be at 2:30pm (instead of 4:15pm). Please ensure you enter before 2:30pm if you wish to visit this area.

The Clocktower Café, Tack Room and Viking Market in the West Ward will remain open as normal until 4:45pm. However, access to the Inner Ward and Battery Terrace will be restricted from 4:30pm onwards.

Please note: online tickets will not be available for this date. Tickets can be purchased on arrival at the admissions office.

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21/07/2025 - 31/08/2025
10:00 am - 4:15 pm

Pirate Treasure Hunt – All Summer!

Are you looking for a swashbuckling summer of fun? Join us on our Pirate Treasure Hunt, and learn all about being a pirate, storming for hidden clues.

Ahoy there Matey!  Can you follow the clues to find the letters and crack the Pirate code?

Watch out for trick clues along the way  – whilst not every treasure hunter strikes gold, those who crack the code earn their rightful place on the Pirate Ship.

When : 21st July until 31st August 2025

Upon arrival, grab a clue sheet from the ticket office team and begin your quest across the castle grounds. Beware—sneaky pirates may have already looted the booty! They shift their treasure fast, so treasure hunters must act quickly. First Mate Bethy Nosword and Cap’n Polly No-beard constantly hunt for gold and jewels, moving their treasure chests every single day!

Crack the code, solve the word and claim your place as Cap’n aof a Pirate Ship.

This activity for children is included in the admission price.

 

For further information on our admission tickets, visit HERE.

 

 

 



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