Build a Medieval Castle

Your real-world mission

Build a castle that could defend a village — and prove your defences work.

🎒 You'll need

Step 1 of 6

Find out what a moat, keep, portcullis and arrow slit were for.

Step 2 of 6

Sketch your castle from above and from the side, labelling each defence.

Step 3 of 6

Construct your castle from cardboard and craft materials.

Step 4 of 6

Test the strength of your walls and towers with a gentle push test.

Step 5 of 6

Strengthen the weakest part of your castle.

Step 6 of 6

Show your castle and explain every defence.