What You’ll Be Doing

Castle Explorations: Each day, you visit a different castle with a guided tour tailored for families. Day one’s a massive fortress with a moat—kids love the drawbridge. Day two’s a cliffside ruin where you hear about a ghostly knight (spooky but kid-friendly). Day three’s a restored castle with fancy halls and a secret passage. Guides tell wild stories about sieges and feasts, and kids get to climb towers or poke around old dungeons.

Interactive History Workshops: These are the cool part. One day, you’re learning to write with a quill (messy but fun). Another, it’s a mock “knight training” with wooden swords and shields—safe but feels epic. There’s also a heraldry session where kids design their own family crest. Each workshop’s about an hour, hands-on, and split by age so no one’s bored.

Costume Dress-Ups: Oh, this is a hit. Every kid (and willing parents) gets to pick a medieval costume—think capes, crowns, or chainmail vests. You wear ‘em for a group photo in the castle courtyard and during a “royal banquet” game on day three. It’s silly, memorable, and Instagram gold.

Family Picnics: Each day, you have a picnic in a castle garden—blankets, baskets, the works. Food’s hearty (sandwiches, fruit, local cheeses, and kid-friendly treats like honey cakes). The settings are unreal—flowerbeds, old oak trees, maybe a peacock strutting by. It’s a nice breather between activities.

Legend Storytelling: Evenings at the guesthouse include storytelling sessions. Guides share castle legends—betrayals, hidden treasures, you name it. Kids can add their own twists, like what they’d do with a cursed crown. Hot cocoa’s involved, so everyone’s happy.

Scavenger Hunt: On the final day, there’s a castle-themed scavenger hunt. Clues are hidden in nooks—think “find the knight’s lost gauntlet.” It’s a team effort, takes about 90 minutes, and ends with small keepsakes like mini shields.