Learning Resources
Attacking a Castle - History Resource
How did medieval armies attack a castle, and why?
Defending a Castle - History Resource
How did a castle's design help defend it from attack?
Quiz - Defending a Castle
Download this quiz on Defending a Castle and test your knowledge!
Quiz Answers - Defending a Castle
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Learning Resources
Quiz - Attacking a Castle
Download this quiz on Defending a Castle and test your knowledge!
Quiz Answers - Attacking a Castle
Check your answers - did you get them all?
Castle Wordsearch
Can you find all these words relating to castles?
Activities
Knights Quiz
How much do you know about knights? Test your skills!
Knights Quiz Answers
Find out how well you did!
Birds of Prey Wordsearch
Can you find all the birds of prey from the Falconer's Quest in this wordsearch?
Colouring In
Time to get creative - don't forget to share with us on social media!
History Unlocked: Video Library
We're lifting the portcullis on some of the castle's secrets in our new range of video facts with our dedicated experts.
Packed with intriguing facts and hidden stories about Warwick Castle, each video covers a different topic around the history of the castle.
Quick Facts: Join Melissa, Head of Historical Interpretation, for short snippets of secrets from the castle's rich history.
Tours: Join us for a video of 1 minute or more, looking at anything from the defences of a castle to how Princess Florence keeps busy staying at home.
What secrets will you uncover?
Castle Defences
5 minute tour
How would medieval armies have attacked and defended Warwick Castle? Join one of our expert history team as they examine the methods that might have been used to attack, focusing in particular on the castle’s powerful barbican and gatehouse.
Towers & Ramparts
1 minute tour
Join us for a climb up the towers and ramparts. Check out those views!
Birds of Prey Training
1 minute video
How do you train over 10 different species of Bird of Prey, with wingspans of up to 9 ft?! Our Falconers have been busy working dawn till dusk training and taking care of these magnificent birds - take a look!
Peregrene Falcon Training
1.30 minute watch
How do you train one of the fastest animals in the world? James, our Falconer, explains!
The State Dining Room
Quick Fact
Which royal guests had dinner there?
The Great Hall
Quick Fact
Discover a hidden gem!
The Castle's Oldest Feature
Quick Fact
Can you guess what the oldest feature of Warwick Castle is?
Bear & Clarence Tower
Quick Fact
Discover the additions King Richard III made to the castle.
The Towers
Quick Fact
What did where you stayed in the castle say about status in medieval times?
The Powder Ball
Quick Fact
What was it and who took part?
The Ditch
Quick Fact
What was it actually filled with?
Hidden Cinema
Quick Fact
Who created the hidden cinema?
Disclaimer: please note most videos featured were shot prior to the UK Government's stay-at-home guidelines.
