Usk Castle

22/10/2026

We are excited to host Usk Castle Friends 700 year anniversary celebration of Elizabeth de Burgh’s Christmas Feast- book now as tickets are limited!

✨ A Christmas celebration 700 years in the making! ✨
This December, join the Usk Castle Friends at Usk Castle to celebrate the 700th anniversary of Elizabeth de Burgh’s historic Great Christmas Feast! We’re bringing medieval history to life with an unforgettable, magical family experience.
What’s waiting past the drawbridge? 🏰
⚔️ Live theatrical performances & medieval villagers
🎯 High-flying archery from The Free Men of Gwent
🎪 Laugh-out-loud jester comedy from the Fiery Jacks
🎅 Father Christmas and his helpers
🎆 A spectacular grand finale light show
🍷 Hog roasts, mead, and festive mulled w**e, hot drinks etc
Bring the family, wrap up warm, and experience a truly unique Yuletide adventure.

🛑 Pre-booking is essential! Admission is by ticket only.
👇 Click the link below to get yours before they sell out!

🎟️ Book your tickets here:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GKWY

19/10/2026

A first for us- we are fully booked for next year before Christmas- and we already have some bookings for 2028! We are only a small team and have to respect the ancient nature of the castle, our neighbours and allow time for visitors- so only run an exclusive number of weddings and events each year the proceeds of which go straight back to maintaining this beautiful piece of history.
If you are thinking of hosting a wedding or event with us please contact [email protected].

18/10/2026

Loving the autumnal evenings in the castle gardens- the border now being cut back for winter but still some beautiful colours. The stag’s horn looks especially afire at the foot of the keep at the moment.

02/10/2026

When the Virginia creeper matches the wedding colour scheme… our last wedding of the season- congratulations Holly and Alex! And don’t worry the creeper is to be remove shortly to prevent damage to the stonework, but it does look rather lovely right now.

21/09/2026

What a beautiful day to say goodbye to a dear friend David Collard. Many friends, family and well wishers gathered in the Tithe Barn in celebration of his varied and interesting life. We certainly are grateful for his dedication to Usk Castle Friends and the Castle in general, as well as being a family friend for a great many years. Thank you, and rest in peace David.

17/09/2026

This jumper aged 12-13 found in the castle today- anyone missing it?

13/09/2026

****LAST PUBLIC OPEN DAY BEFORE WINTER.***
Today is the last of our open Sundays before we close for winter. The castle is closed for a private event next Sunday and then it gets a bit too chilly for our volunteers to wait on the gates for visitors.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful volunteers for all their help this year- it is very much appreciated. You can still visit by appointment over the winter months by emailing [email protected] with at least 48 hours notice and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

27/08/2026

Terrific topiary. It’s that time of year where Jonathan has been and the hedges are looking on point 👌. Shame about our grass! We need some rain!

02/07/2026

This is a bit of a marmite post. We have giant hogweed at the castle, it has been there for decades, some love it because of the beautiful structural flower heads against the Garrison Tower and others are worried it will spread or can be harmful. There is a sign to say the sap is irritant, it can cause burns, but it is fenced off, and as long as you don’t touch it-it won’t hurt you.
We take the flower heads off before they go to seed so it won’t spread anywhere else, and this majestic giant plant can continue guarding the tower, without hurting anyone or becoming an uncontrollable menace.