VISITORS to castles across Wales will step back in time this summer as Legends Live! — a programme of highly-immersive interpretation events — returns for a second season.

Announced by Cadw this month, Legends Live! 2018 will pop up at five historic sites, including the castles of Raglan, Chepstow, Conwy, Kidwelly and Harlech during July, August and September.

The programme will bring the characters, stories and magic of Welsh history to life, in portrayals by Past Pleasures — the experts behind interpretation at world-class sites such as the Tower of London and Warwick Castle.

The interactive events will allow visitors to experience Welsh history first-hand, with the opportunity to meet real historic characters and experience everything from a dramatic medieval battle to an elegant Tudor soiree and a wedding celebration from the Middle Ages.

Minister for Culture and Tourism, Lord Elis-Thomas, said: “Legends Live! is a travelling programme of interpretation events, designed to engage visitors in the real stories behind Wales’ historic sites.

“The programme presents historic interpretation in a refreshing light — offering fully-immersive experiences, designed by Cadw’s team of historians and the experts at Past Pleasures.

“The project is all part of Cadw’s Castles Alive! summer campaign, which aims to further improve the visitor experience and bring history to life at Wales’s fascinating historic sites — and the Legends Live! programme will do just that.”

Chepstow Castle visitors will step back into medieval Wales on 25th and 26th August as Lord William Marshal celebrates his marriage to the lovely Lady Isabel de Clare. The 12th century event will include courtly dances and medieval tournaments galore.

Then, on Saturday 1st September and Sunday 2nd September, Lord William and Lady Anne Herbert will welcome visitors to a soiree at Raglan Castle – their grandiose home. The event will offer an array of Tudor activities including traditional garden games.

For more information on Legends Live! and Cadw’s Castles Alive! summer campaign visit the Cadw website.

Entry to all events are included within normal site admission.