Frozen Kingdom 2024
The Kingdom of Kryal has been overrun by an eternal winter since the evil snow Queen Neva took the throne twenty five years ago. Can the heroic knights of Kryal Castle banish the Queen and restore the kingdom to its former glory? Find out by visiting Frozen Kingdom at Kryal Castle this June and July.
The icy spectacular is part of the annual Ballarat Winter Festival and offers an epic program of winter wonders and action including knights battling with fiery swords, theatre shows, arts and crafts and more!
Daily Program
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11:00AM
The Story of the Long Lost Princess
The Kingdom of Kryal has been overrun by an eternal winter since the evil Queen Neva took the throne twenty five years ago. Discover the story of Kryal’s icy past, and of the hero foretold, who may banish the queen and restore the kingdom once more.
LOCATION: Jesters Theatre
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11:30am
Trial by fire
The people have called for a hero to battle evil Snow Queen Neva’s reign. Join us on the tourney fields to witness knights and horses battle with steel and flame in this momentous Trial by Fire!
LOCATION: The Main Arena
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1:00pm
Dragon Meet & Greet
Our Pyromancer has some gorgeous Dragon allies he’d like to introduce to you! Meet and pat these incredible fire breathing creatures on the Tournament Arena.
LOCATION: The Main Arena
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1:15pm
The Story of the Long Lost Princess
The Kingdom of Kryal has been overrun by an eternal winter since the evil Queen Neva took the throne twenty five years ago. Discover the story of Kryal’s icy past, and of the hero foretold, who may banish the queen and restore the kingdom once more.
LOCATION: Jesters Theatre
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2:00pm
A Battle Ablaze
It’s time for our Heroes to prove their might, by vanquishing Queen Neva and her evil Knight from the Kingdom forever. Will good prevail over evil? Only a battle with lance, sword and flame will tell!
Location: The Main Arena
MORE EXCITING EXPERIENCES
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Mystical Potion Making
Our Alchemist has a few concoctions that they need your help with! For $20, join their class and learn how to create your own bubbling brews. Bookings essential.
LOCATION: Wizard Classroom
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Face Painting
Come and visit our talented painters and transform into your favourite character or creature for only $10!
LOCATION: Mt Inn
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Make Your Own Snowflake Ornament
Using dough and cookie cutters, you can create your own unique snowflake ornament to take home.
LOCATION: Tintagel
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Archery
The Kryal Castle Archery Range is a dedicated space to learn the ancient art of archery, hone your skills and test your accuracy against our targets. With tickets starting as low as $5 for 5 arrows, the archery experience includes a brief lesson with one of our resident archers, hire of a Kryal Castle bow, and of course access to the hay bale archery targets that will let you aim for that elusive bullseye!
Operating Daily from 10:00am until Park Close. There are no timed slots so ensure you visit the range early to skip the queues.
LOCATION: Archery Range
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Axe Throwing
Designed to be enjoyed by all ages, with smaller and lighter axes for children (height restrictions apply), the Axe Throwing Range is a safe and enjoyable way to test your accuracy on our hand-made wooden targets as you are taught by our resident team of Knights.
LOCATION: The Main Arena
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Knight School
Children and adults alike can practise the noble skills of knighthood under the tutelage of our Master-at-Arms. Equipped with a sword and shield, each class will be instructed on the techniques of sword fighting, battle tactics and the honour code that all knights must practise in order to guard the gates of Kryal Castle.
Running on weekends. Max 5 participants per session.
LOCATION: The Village Square
