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Farmers Markets
Kenilworth Farmers Market - Abbey End.
2nd Saturday of the month, 9am until 2pm
Local freshly produced seasonal produce.
A National Association of Farmers Markets Certified Market

Antiques & Collectors Fairs 2008
The Last Saturday in every month (June & July cancelled due to Road Disruption)
St John's Church, Warwick Road, Kenilworth
9am to 4pm
Refreshments available.
Enquires & Bookings to:  Jo Bloom 01676 533978 or Guy Grey 07989 740735
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Walk Your Way to Health
Short walks in and around Kenilworth for those aged 50+ every Thursday morning
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July

Mon 21st July – Fri 25th July
Fool School
Kenilworth Castle
Are you silly enough to take part in our foolish workshops? Learn about ‘fool-ish etiquette’ and try your hand at a little stage fighting with English Heritage's very own Fool.

Mon 28th July – Fri 1st Aug
Knight School
Kenilworth Castle
What better way to learn the skills required of a medieval warrior than to get 'armoured up' for battle, have sword-fighting lessons and participating in a mock battle in defence of the Realm!

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August

Monday 11th – Friday 15th August
Summer Holiday Workshop
Priory Theatre
For the ninth year running youngsters are invited to enrol in this very popular one week holiday drama workshop. Under the guidance of the professional actor and director Adam Schumacher and Pat Stovell, the youngsters will work on a piece of modern theatre, culminating in a private performance for friends and relatives on the last day.

Mon 4th Aug – Fri 8th Aug
Fool School
Kenilworth Castle
Are you silly enough to take part in our foolish workshops? Learn about ‘fool-ish etiquette’ and try your hand at a little stage fighting with English Heritage's very own Fool.

Saturday 9th August
Farmers Markets
Kenilworth Farmers Market - Abbey End.
9am until 2pm
Local freshly produced seasonal produce.
A National Association of Farmers Markets Certified Market

Mon 11th Aug – Fri 15th Aug
Spy School
Kenilworth Castle
Join in with activities and tasks and learn how to become a spy.

Mon 18th Aug – Fri 22nd Aug
Knight School
Kenilworth Castle
What better way to learn the skills required of a medieval warrior than to get 'armoured up' for battle, have sword-fighting lessons and participating in a mock battle in defence of the Realm!

23rd – 30th August
The Ghost Train by Arnold Ridley
Directed by Chris Ward Talisman Theatre

Sun 24th Aug – Mon 25th Aug
Wars of the Roses (M)
Kenilworth Castle
Come and see the Lancastrians and the Yorkists battle it out with arms and artillery in the magnificent historical setting of Kenilworth Castle. This event has colour, spectacle, action, adventure and the chance of treachery in high places

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September

3rd - 13th Sept 2008
Something To Hide
A thriller by Leslie Sands
Priory Theatre

Saturday 13th September
Farmers Markets
Kenilworth Farmers Market - Abbey End.
9am until 2pm
Local freshly produced seasonal produce.
A National Association of Farmers Markets Certified Market

25th – 27th September
Bare Bones Production – tbc
Tbc Talisman Theatre

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October

Saturday 11th October
Farmers Markets
Kenilworth Farmers Market - Abbey End.
9am until 2pm
Local freshly produced seasonal produce.
A National Association of Farmers Markets Certified Market

15th - 25th Oct 2008
The Beauty Queen Of Leenane
A dark comedy by Martin McDonagh
Priory Theatre

18th – 25th October
Valentino by Hornsby and Duckham
Talisman Theatre
Directed by Stephen Duckham

Mon 27th – Fri 31st Oct
Ghost Tours
Kenilworth Castle
Join us for our spooky evening tours around the castle and the gatehouse. Hear tales of dark deeds, ghostly apparitions and scary happenings. A mug of piping hot soup is included. Over 16s only.

Sat 25th Oct – Sun 2nd Nov
Haunted Hallowe'en
Kenilworth Castle
Hunt the castle to find spooky clues and collect your prize in the 'Dungeon of Doom!'

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November

Sat 1st & Sun 2nd November
Norman Falconry
Kenilworth Castle
Join us this half term and experience the Sport of Kings and discover the fascinating story of falconry and how it was enjoyed as sport in the Norman times. Enjoy spectacular demonstrations of owls, hawks and falcons in flight.

1st or 8th November (tbc)
Kenilworth Round Table Bonfire and Fireworks
Kenilworth Castle
The Kenilworth Fireworks Display has now become one of the most popular public shows in the Midlands. In recent years, almost 20,000 people have come to the event which takes place in a field next to Kenilworth castle with the fireworks display being set against the historic and dramatic backdrop of the castle more

Saturday 8th November
Farmers Markets
Kenilworth Farmers Market - Abbey End.
9am until 2pm
Local freshly produced seasonal produce.
A National Association of Farmers Markets Certified Market

17th – 22nd November
The Accrington Pals by Peter Whelan
Talisman Theatre
Directed by Chris Carpenter

Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd November
Christmas Shopping Weekend
Kenilworth Castle
While grown ups are buying Christmas gifts, exclusive to English Heritage at a special 10% discount, kids can have fun with Christmas story telling and seek out our reindeer who are hiding in the site. Also enjoy musical performances throughout the day.

Sat 29th & Sun 30th November
Christmas Fun
Kenilworth Castle
Enjoy seasonal tunes, tales and fun for all the family.

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December

Sat 6th & Sun 7th December
Festive Music and Falconry
Kenilworth Castle
Join Raphael Falconry for this special falconry event based around the theme of Christmas and how medieval huntsmen contributed to the supply of banquet food. They will look at the tradition of hunting in the winter, seasonal colours and hunting traditions, the history of Christmas birds and festive recipes that people can take home and try. There will be 2 flying displays, 2 themed talks, a static display and a Christmas Star Hunt for children. Also join our colourful minstrels Nonimus for early music and dancing with a festive flavouring!

Saturday 13th December
Farmers Markets
Kenilworth Farmers Market - Abbey End.
9am until 2pm
Local freshly produced seasonal produce.
A National Association of Farmers Markets Certified Market

Sat 13th & Sun 14th December
Christmas at Kenilworth
Kenilworth Castle
Kick-start your festive spirit with this exciting look at how Christmas was celebrated in centuries past with Heuristics. What are the origins of Yuletide traditions? Plenty of fun and some new ideas for the whole family.

Saturday 13th December (tbc)
CAROL SERVICE at the Castle – Kenilworth Castle
Organised by the Kenilworth Lions Club

Join in the festive fun with hundreds of local people who gather in the castle grounds for the annual Carol Concert.

During December
Sleeping Beauty
Directed by Stephen Duckham Talisman Theatre

12th - 28th December 2008
Jack And The Beanstalk
Panto by Stephen Boden
Priory Theatre

Boxing Day at The Castle
Kenilworth Castle

Join Kenilworth Town Council & English Heritage as they open the Castle on Boxing Day morning to blow away the Festive Cobwebs and then move onto The Lions Duck Race More >

Kenilworth Lions Duck Race
Boxing Day
Abbey Fields (at the ford).

Come and join a enormous and enthusiastic crowd at the Abbey fields ford at noon on boxing day for the Kenilworth Lions annual Duck Race. In 2005, 5600 ducks were "sold" which means that most of the 1500 ducks carried the hopes of 4 ticket holders. The prizes include cash for £100, £75, £50 and £25.
Buy a Duck - tickets available on the day or in various outlets in Kenilworth through December (£1.00 each).

Happy New Year 2009!!! No events planned, just take a walk through the crisp streets & parks of Kenilworth to clear your head!

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