WARWICK Castle has banned boredom this summer – and even offers guests the opportunity to stay overnight if they cannot tear themselves away.

The castle, set in 60-acres of grounds designed by Capability Brown, rests on the banks of the River Avon at the heart of historic Warwick.

Throughout 2014, every show and attraction at Warwick Castle is being re-imagined as part of celebrations to mark the site’s 1,100th anniversary.

The castle’s famous jousting knights return this Saturday to mark the site’s 1,100th anniversary, with two daredevil daily shows through the holidays until August 31.

They join swordsmen showing off their skills; characters in five Horrible Histories Foul Fayres determined to make the most of the grim and gory aspects of British history; Rosie the Andean Condor; vast vultures and soaring eagles in the twice daily Flight of the Eagles; and the Trebuchet Fireball Spectacular which brings the heat of battle to the banks of the River Avon with 30-feet high jets of flame.

On days when the British summer weather fails, there’s plenty to do inside the castle including exploring The Great Hall and State Rooms with the expert history team and venturing into the Gaol deep under Caesar’s Tower – as well as the Castle Dungeon and the Princess Tower.

And, if it rains continuously for one hour or more, visitors who booked in advance online can take advantage of the Rainy Day Guarantee and return the castle for free within 60 days.

Visitors can now spend the night in the Warwick Castle Mediaeval Glampsite within the castle grounds.

With wooden floors and wooden beds, free Wi-Fi and a banqueting tent, the Glampsite offers riverside accommodation from £200 per night based on four people sharing a spacious bell tent.

NEED TO KNOW

Warwick Castle is open from 10am until 6pm during the summer holidays. Opening times may vary. Check the website for more information.

Adult tickets range from £24 to £31.20 depending on whether you want to see the dungeon and the Dragon Tower, or just the castle. Children’s tickets range from £19.80 to £26.40.

You can save 30 per cent and get the Rainy Day Guarantee if you book online in advance. Visit www.warwick-castle.com/

Millie Hudson Aand Abbie Willoughby, both 10, of Swindon, went to Warwick Castle

Abbie: “I’d give it a 10 out of 10. My favourite bit was the Merlin Tower and collecting the stamps on my Horrible History activity pack.”

Millie: “It was a really great day and 10 out of 10 from me as well. I loved climbing up the castle tower and the mighty trebuchet which was like a giant catapult.