Name: One-Day Entry
Brand: Warwick Castle
Price: 22 GBP
Availability: InStock

5th April - 2nd November 2025
11:00am & 2:00 pm
Weekends and Peak Dates

Britain’s largest working siege machine returns to Warwick Castle in a daring, action-packed show: The Legend of the Trebuchet. Get ready to join the castle’s most unlikely heroes as they defend Warwick Castle under attack in the only way they know how – to wind, load, and fire the mighty Trebuchet against oncoming invaders before it’s too late! Set on the bank of the River Avon, this epic show combines thrilling live-action and special effects to create both an exciting and educational show for all the family to enjoy.

AUTHENTICALLY CRAFTED

Built to centuries-old designs, the incredible Warwick Castle trebuchet is the last hope for this bunch of peasants to protect their beloved home. Listen and learn as Sam teaches them how to man the mighty siege engine, but will their team spirit be enough?

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ACTION

The castle is under attack! Feel the flames, see the water explode, and hear the cannons boom as the castle’s characters do their best to stand strong, and stand fearless against the enemy!

UNLIKELY HEROES

Join Sam, Clem, Mel and Harold as they band together to defend the castle, using whatever they can find! Armed with anything from swords and spears to frying pans and turnips, they’ll do whatever it takes to save their home.

Do you know these facts about the trebuchet?

The Warwick Castle Trebuchet weighs 22 tonnes and is almost 60 feet tall!
The trebuchet was the largest and most formidable of the siege machines.
The trebuchet was used to hurl huge projectiles to breach the castle walls. Large rocks and stones were the main ammunition.

Join us for our trebuchet talks to learn and discover more interesting facts about this historical machine and its impact on medieval battles.