Warrington Castle

02/11/2026

📻 Warrington Castle on Radio Northwich

We're due to join Kim Smith on Radio Northwich on Tuesday 10 November 2026, with the interview scheduled for around 11am.

We’ll talk about the possible remains of Warrington’s lost medieval castle near St Elphin’s Park, the research behind the project, and how Warrington Archaeology Group (WAG) is creating ways for local people and schools to get involved in community archaeology.

Thank you to Kim for the invitation. I’ll share details on how to listen once confirmed.

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29/10/2026

Thanks to all those that came to The Bulls Head, Warrington. Our project is now growing into something much more interesting. We will be in touch for our plans for 2027, very soon.

26/10/2026

Still places available for our public update this Wednesday. The Bulls Head, Warrington, starting at 630pm.

A free community update on Warrington's lost castle, the responsible route towards archaeology in 2027, and how local people can help build

23/10/2026

📣 Help us build the Warrington Archaeology Group

We’re bringing together the founding team for a new volunteer-led group focused on Warrington’s archaeology, local research and public engagement. The Warrington Castle Project will be its first major project.

We’re looking for people interested in taking on or supporting roles such as:

- Secretary: keeping meeting notes, actions and records
- Treasurer: helping oversee budgets and finances
- Founding committee members: supporting volunteering, membership, communications, fundraising, research, learning and events

These are voluntary roles, and we’ll agree responsibilities and time commitments together. You don’t need to be an archaeologist; practical skills, local knowledge and enthusiasm are all valuable. There are also ways to help without taking on a committee role.

Interested, or know someone who might be? Please read the attached, 'Warrington Archaeology Group – Founding Roles', email: [email protected], or message this page.

Please share with anyone who might be interested.

15/10/2026

Another chance to hear the story of Warrington’s lost castle. 🏰🎧

This Saturday, 17 October, Keith will be speaking about the Warrington Castle Project at the Council for British Archaeology North West Autumn Conference at The Moor Club in Stockport.

Ahead of the talk, we’re sharing his BBC Radio Merseyside interview again: five minutes exploring the project and the questions behind our search for Warrington’s medieval past.

Whether you’ve followed us from the beginning or have only just discovered the project, have a listen and share it with someone who would like to know more.

🎧 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ns96l1

Could Warrington's lost castle still be hidden beneath the town?

05/10/2026

How do you reconnect a town with a castle that has largely disappeared?

We’ll be speaking about the Warrington Castle Project at the Council for British Archaeology North West Autumn Conference and AGM on Saturday 17 October, at The Moor Club in Stockport.

We’ll share how the project is developing, the questions we’re exploring, and how community involvement and digital storytelling can help people engage with Warrington’s medieval past.

We're looking forward to meeting others working in archaeology, local history and heritage across the North West. If you’re attending, do come and say hello.

Details and booking:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cba-north-west-autumn-conference-and-agm-tickets-2002814758858

30/09/2026

What comes next for Warrington’s lost castle?

Join us at The Bull’s Head on Wednesday 28 October for a free public update on the Warrington Castle project and our plans for 2027.

Since the Kickstarter campaign, the work has continued. We have been developing the research, speaking with archaeologists and the council, and considering what will be needed to deliver professional community archaeology responsibly.

During the evening, we’ll share:

• Where the project has reached
• What needs to happen before archaeology can take place
• Our ambitions for 2027
• How individuals and organisations can support the next stage
• Opportunities to volunteer and become part of the team

The Bull’s Head, Church Street, Warrington
Wednesday 28 October
Arrivals from 6.20pm
Project update from 6.30pm
Questions and discussion from 7.15pm

The event is free, but please book through Eventbrite so we can manage numbers:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discovering-warringtons-lost-castle-tickets-2002613349437?aff=oddtdtcreator

Whether you supported the Kickstarter, have followed the project from the beginning, or are simply curious about Warrington’s hidden history, you’ll be very welcome.

Please share the event with anyone who may be interested.



Thanks to amazing The Bulls Head, Warrington for hosting us yet again!

24/09/2026

A last-minute invitation! I’m stepping in to give a talk about Warrington Castle at South Trafford Archaeological Group
Tonight, Thursday 24 September.

I’ll share the story behind the search for Warrington’s forgotten castle, what we’ve learned so far, and where the project could go next. Thanks to STAG for inviting me.

📍 STAG Display Centre, behind Timperley Hall, Altrincham Golf Course, Stockport Road, Timperley WA15 7PL

Doors open 7.15 pm; talk starts 7.30 pm
£3 for members, £5 for non-members

If you’re nearby and free this evening, it would be lovely to see you there.

27/08/2026

A huge thank you to the TEDxWarrington team for their support of the Warrington Castle project.

Keith’s TEDx talk was an important moment in the journey, giving us the opportunity to share a bigger idea: that heritage is not simply about understanding the past. It can help connect people to place, belonging and purpose.

Since then, the project has continued to grow, bringing together local people, researchers, archaeologists and supporters around the question of Warrington’s lost medieval castle.

We’re now preparing for the next chapter, and we have some very exciting news to share soon.

Most importantly, this remains a community project. If you’re from Warrington and interested in archaeology, local history, heritage, filmmaking, research or simply helping us uncover more of the story, we’d love you to get involved.

Together, we’ll find out what lies beneath.

Keith’s TEDx talk was an important moment in the journey, giving us the opportunity to share a bigger idea: that heritage is not simply about understanding the past. It can help connect people to place, belonging and purpose.

Watch the full TEDxWarrington talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USoaX5O0l9g

Keith Myers brought his vision for Warrington Castle to the TEDxWarrington stage in 2025.

Then, his Kickstarter campaign launched in June to fund the next phase of archaeological investigation into our town's lost castle, creating more local interest in Warrington's history. And it all grew from his talk on the TEDxWarrington stage.

💡 This is what community-powered innovation looks like. One person's idea, shared boldly, becomes a project that brings people together to uncover Warrington's hidden history.

If you're interested in Keith's mission or you're passionate about archaeology, local history, or supporting ideas that change everything, give his talk a watch on the TEDx YouTube channel.

➡️ Follow TEDxWarrington for more impact stories, or visit our website to find out more about the last event.

16/07/2026

Today our Kickstarter campaign came to an end.

We didn't reach our funding target, but we're leaving this campaign feeling incredibly optimistic.

Over the last month we've brought together an amazing community who believe Warrington's hidden medieval castle deserves to be rediscovered and celebrated.

We've met archaeologists, historians, teachers, local organisations and residents who all want to help shape what comes next.

The support has honestly been overwhelming.

This campaign was never just about raising money. It was about discovering whether people cared. The answer is a resounding yes!

The next step is to build something more permanent around the project, bringing together experts, volunteers and the community to create a long-term legacy for Warrington's heritage.

If you'd like to continue following the journey, I'd love to keep in touch. 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdV3HliFsTNLFxjdkXai9s5-9GsPc76i9I72uht9NNAEqxFNw/viewform?usp=header

Thank you to everyone who pledged, shared posts, offered advice or simply cheered the project on.

This isn't the end. It's the beginning.