Belvoir Retail Village has welcomed the return of Boom Circus. Taking place from 23 to 25 May 2026 only, the pirate-themed production will feature an extraordinary team of acrobats, jugglers and aerial athletes. Performing two shows each day at 11am and 2pm across the bank holiday weekend, the Boom Circus team will take visitors on a high-seas adventure, full of theatrical flair and comedy.
Alongside the performances, there will be a whole host of family-friendly activities for visitors to take part in. A series of circus workshops, led by the Boom Circus team, will take place throughout the weekend in the Belvoir Retail Village. These interactive workshops is intended to get people juggling and spinning plates like a professional.
Maya Tenenbaum Jones, Artiste Coordinator at Boom Circus, said, “The new creation, ‘Pirates’ by Boom Circus is a medley of theatre, comedy and modern circus. We are delighted to return with our Big Top to the grounds of Belvoir Castle with an all new show packed full of breathtaking acrobatics, dazzling aerial and dangerously funny slapstick.
“We pride ourselves on providing that traditional circus experience with a modern twist, creating a story full of colourful characters who will have the whole family laughing. Come along to join Captain Bones and the motley crew on an adventure across the seas, where you’ll watch their troubles and triumphs, flips and tricks, and maybe even join them onstage!”
For the ultimate day out, families can continue the pirate-fun in a themed trail in the Adventure Playground or enjoy the Castle gardens. The Adventure Playground is inspired by the Castle and the stories of the family who lived there, with a giant timber castle, ship and towers for fantasy-filled adventures.
Eleanor Melville, Marketing Manager at Belvoir Castle, said, “We are so excited to welcome back Boom Circus after their incredible sell-out performances last year and can’t wait see what this year’s pirate show has in store. Last year’s circus skills workshops were incredibly popular, with people of all ages getting stick in.”
The Belvoir Retail Village is home to the Animal Park featuring a friendly family of calves, donkeys and goats, as well as a family-friendly petting barn. The Animal Park will open every day though out the May Half Term so that families have yet another fantastic reason to visit Belvoir Castle.
To find out more about Belvoir Castle, the grounds and Adventure Playground, and to book upcoming events in the Retail Village, click here.
