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Warwick Castle Trebruchet

Apr - Nov 2010 (annual)

Cost: Various - according to time of year - please visit the castle's website for exact details

Hours: Trebuchet fired twice daily: 11.30am & 4.30pm

A trebuchet is a medieval siege machine, capable of throwing huge projectiles over castle walls. At Warwick Castle, visitors can see one in action twice a day, by the river against the South Front.

Taking a team of eight half-an-hour to prepare for firing, the trebuchet - which is 18 metres high and weights a hefty 22 tonnes - throws its projectile away from the castle, some 250 metres over to River Island. The vast wooden machinery flings its load some 25 metres into the air, so passing pigeons beware!

Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 4QU
+44 (0) 870 442 2000

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Up to two Children aged 5 and under stay and eat free.
Up to two Children aged 6-15 sharing a room with two adults stay free; you'll just need to pay for their meals (and breakfast).
Children aged 6-15 in their own room are each charged 50% of the adult rate.
Designated family rooms may carry a supplement, please ask at the time of booking.
Children under 16 can either eat from the children's menu, or choose half portions from the adult menu and pay half the adult menu price.
Should you require a cot, please ask at the time of booking.

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