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There's a moated castle, just 45 minutes from Birmingham, which was once home to the pope who refused Henry VIII his divorce. Hartlebury Castle is packed with mysterious history, including details of two of its bishops-turned-saints who were burned at the stake. Today, it is a museum with a palace interior and a large adventure playground in the grounds, which are full of wildlife. READ MORE: Events for Birmingham families you'll want to pop on your calendar ‌ READ NEXT: 16 autumn days out with indie shops and cosy cafes within easy reach of Birmingham - in pictures Tickets normally cost £15.25 for adults and £8.75 for children but, for two days only, you can visit for free. A spokesman said: "Hartlebury Castle has a fascinating history, with many intriguing stories to tell. ‌ "Three of its bishops became saints, two were burned at the stake and one became the Pope who refused Henry VIII his divorce. "They have amazing stories to tell and their history alongside that of Hartlebury Castle is inextricably linked with the history of the nation. "Discover the lives of the people who lived and worked at Hartlebury Castle, explore the fascinating history of the county in Worcestershire County Museum, and relax with a peaceful stroll around grounds taking in the wildlife and views across the moat." Read our review of Hartlebury Castle here ‌ How to get free tickets for Hartlebury Castle You can explore Hartlebury Castle for free as part of Heritage Open Days. On Friday September 11 and Saturday September 12 only, there will be free admission to the entire attraction, including its hands-on exhibits, gardens and play area. There are four session times from 10am to 1.30pm and 1.30pm to 5pm on Friday September 11, and 11am to 2pm and 2pm to 5pm on Saturday September 12. ‌ Last admission is 4pm both days. Pre-booking is essential, find out more and book tickets via the Hartlebury Castle website here There's also Hayley’s Kitchen and the pop-up Castle Café to fuel your family day out, or the White Hart pub over the road READ MORE: Photos of Hartlebury Castle - the underrated attraction near Birmingham saved by villagers ‌ Birmingham Heritage Week 2026 How to get to Hartlebury Castle from Birmingham The address is Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Worcestershire DY11 7XZ. It takes around 45 minutes to drive there, traffic permitting, via the M5. Alternatively, you can catch a train from Birmingham Snow Hill Station to Hartlebury, which takes around 40 minutes. ‌ The castle is one mile from the station. Follow Brummie Mummies on Facebook and Instagram, listen to our podcasts and sign up to our free Brummie Mummies newsletter for more ideas on family days out from Birmingham.