English Civil War events this half-term

Ashby Castle, Leics - a Royalist stronghold until 1646, when it was finally captured and slighted. Photo:  © Copyright Trevor Rickard (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Ashby Castle, Leicestershire - Sat 11th February to Sun 19th February
Note: NOT OPEN TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY 14th and 15th. All other days from 10am to 4pm. Take a step back in time to the English Civil War, find the clues, then discover the facts before deciding which side you support!

http://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/whats_on/2012/02/11/ashby_castle_roundheads_and_cavaliers

Worcester - Sat 18th February

Re-enactors present their now annual Living History event, this year at two venues, The Guildhall on the High street and Tudor House Heritage Centre in Friar Street. English Civil War re-enactment events at The Guildhall, while The Tudor House will become a 17C Tavern – The Cross Keys Inn, set during the period of the occupation of Worcester just before the Battle - 3rd September 1651.

http://www.visitworcester.com/moreinfo.asp?type=whats&id=2827