Home Things To Do Search Hartlebury Castle and Museum Explore things to do Category Select from these options Food and Drink Just for Two Family Friendly Historic Britain Great Outdoors Enter Your Destination From Date To Things To Do Suggested Getaways near Hartlebury Castle and Museum More Suggested Getaways Home Things To Do Hartlebury Castle and Museum Hartlebury Castle and Museum Hartlebury, Near Kidderminster, Worcestershire Family Friendly, Historic Britain THE CASTLE: Hartlebury Castle and its surrounding landscape have belonged to the See of Worcester since circa 860 A.D. and a mansion has been at the centre of this landscape from circa.1260 when the site was moated. The surviving western arm of this moat is divided by a causeway from the mill pond. Hartlebury was turned into a fortified residence for the Bishop of Worcester before the end of the 13th century and its defences were completed around 1450 with the addition of a gatehouse by the east arm of the moat. THE MUSEUM: Visit Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle and discover over 1000 years of history! From costume to caravans, travel to toys there really is something for everyone at Worcestershire County Museum. Learn more about this fascinating county, explore the past through room sets and real historical objects and discover just what life was like for our ancestors. A nature reserve, fabulous cafe and well stocked gift shop all add up to a great day out. Explore all Attractions & Events Contact Info Hartlebury Castle Hartlebury Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7XZ 01299 250416 Visit website Other Things to Do in the West Midlands Region Bancroft CruisersHereford CathedralBerkeley CastleNewark Park National Trust propertyAvon BoatingBiddulph Grange GardensDaylesford Organic Farm and ShopHaughmond AbbeyCompton VerneyBritish Motor Museum Shropshire Hills Discovery CentreWroxeter Roman City