As You like It
Join The Handlebards as they present As You Like It at Clare Castle Country Park
- Date
- 8th September 2026
- Time
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm
About this event
Join The Handlebards as they present As You Like It at Clare Castle Country Park on Tuesday 8th September 2026 6.30-8.30pm
The HandleBards are a four-person acting troupe touring Shakespeare’s As You Like It in a high- energy, bicycle-powered outdoor production.
Performances feature the actors cycling between venues with all set, props, and costumes in tow, bringing a chaotic and comedic take to the classic comedy.
Open air at the foot of the motte: picnics welcome!
Tickets
Early Bird £17.50
Adults (standard) £20.50
21 and Under £13
12 and Under £5
Limited early bird tickets are available!
Doors open 5.30pm.
Bring your own seating.
Praise for previous HandleBards performances…
★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage
★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo
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About the Venue
A bright and beautiful parkland area brimming with charm, from the vibrant yellow wildflowers alongside the path and the ducklings splashing around by the riverbank, all the way up to the top of the 13th Century castle remains high up on the motte which overlooks the town.
Nestled in the heart of the historic town of Clare, it is a chance to get close to nature and learn about the town’s fascinating history and heritage. The park is the perfect place for a sun-drenched picnic in our open green spaces, spending an afternoon reading your favourite book under the shade of the oak and sycamores, or exploring among the variety of accessible walks and trails that will tell you about all the things you see and hear as you meander through the paths.
Follow the paths along the gently-flowing river and seek the budding green ivy-covered outer bailey walls as you make your way past our river walk, with its pleasant brooks forming the famed River Stour. You will often spot nesting moorhens, coots, swans and mallards, and you can pick up duck feed from Platform One Café if you want to stop and feed them along the way. Within the grounds lies Clare’s former railway station which now houses the Platform One Café serving a variety of drinks, tasty sandwiches, and freshly-baked treats. There is also the newly-renovated ‘Old Goods Shed’, a flexible and modern space available for hire in the shadow of the Medieval motte. If you enter the Park from Station Road you will be met by our bustling play park with ample space to kick a ball around.
As part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund, we are expanding on the events and activities that we offer, and have a busy schedule with lots happening throughout the year. The park hosts a variety of events, from our annual community archaeological dig unearthing the treasures of ancient Clare, to natural crafting workshops and group walking adventures. Keep your eye on our website and Facebook page to stay up to date with all things Clare Castle Country Park.
Railway Walk
The Railway Walk extends for about 1,200 metres on the eastern side of the Park. It passes through woodland, grass sections and scrubland before reaching an open area by the River Stour.
Dog Friendly
Dogs are very welcome in the Park and the café is dog friendly.
