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Animal Encounters with DWEAC
30th July 2024 — 31st July 2024
Come along and meet some unusual tropical creatures including lizards, snakes, skunk, meerkat, scorpions and pygmy hedgehogs to name but a few! Fun, fact-filled shows will run for approx 45min-1hour at 11am, 1.30pm and 330pm. There will be smaller ‘meet & greet’ times in between. Normal opening times and entrance prices apply.
Other Events
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Summer Holidays Hawkeye Falconry Display
28th July 2024 — 29th July 2024A brilliant day out in Herefordshire! Come and marvel at the wonderful owls, hawks, falcons and eagles of the Hawkeye Falconry display team who will be flying within the castle grounds. Â
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Wildplay Fun with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
4th August 2024 — 5th August 2024The Wildplay Team from Herefordshire Wildlife Trust will be getting stuck in to all things wild with nature-based crafts and activities.
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Animal Encounters with DWEAC
6th August 2024 — 7th August 2024A fun & fact-filled interactive show for all ages with the fantastic DWEAC team and their amazing range of animals.
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Summer Holidays Hawkeye Falconry Display
11th August 2024 — 12th August 2024A brilliant day out in Herefordshire! Come and marvel at the wonderful owls, hawks, falcons and eagles of the Hawkeye Falconry display team who will be flying within the castle grounds. Â