First Campaign Mode

"Your First Quest Starts Here."

First Campaign Mode is the premier, immersive"zero-to-hero" experience. It transforms D&D from a mysterious and complex set of rules into a welcoming, immersive vacation, providing a safe and sophisticated environment for beginners to learn the game from world-class mentors. 

And you’re not just learning a game, you’re gaining a new community. 

Always wanted to play D&D but didn't know where to start?
Skip the tutorials and dive straight into the story. At D&D in a Castle: First Campaign, we provide the dice, the adventure, and a world-class Dungeon Master to guide your every step. It’s not just a game; it’s the vacation of a lifetime.

Tried D&D but never had the chance to play a true Campaign?
You’ve had your first taste of adventure, but you want more. Stop guessing your way through the rules. At D&D in a Castle, our "First Campaign" track is designed to help players expand their knowledge in a low-stress environment. Spend a weekend with world-class DMs who don't just run the game: they show you how to love it. Gain the confidence to play any character class, in any campaign, with any group.

First Campaign is just like our Standard Mode Campaigns (24+ hours of dedicated Campaign time over the course of the D&D in a Castle Experience). The main difference is that you are with other players who are still developing their gameplay ability, being helped by a world-class Dungeon Master to enjoy your journey to D&D mastery.

Why Choose First Campaign Mode?

Introduce D&D to a New Generation

Journey with us and introduce the next generation to the unparalleled world of D&D, all within the majestic confines of the Castle.

Create Memories That Last a Lifetime

Dive deep into the narrative, forge new friendships, and create cherished memories that last a lifetime.

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“This was my family’s new favorite vacation”

D&D in a Castle the kind of vacation that D&D fans and fanatics could have only hoped to find if they had their very own Wish spell. Nowhere else can you find such an amazing community gathered around world-class Dungeon Masters whose love of the game makes a week of game time go by in a blink and leave you wishing for more.

- Peter B.

“Incredible and inspiring! A true vacation and escape and I’m looking forward to attending again.”

If you are looking for an experience where you get true escapism D&D in a Castle is the perfect choice. Once you step foot on the castle grounds, and likely even before then, you will be surrounded by people who are brought together by a shared love of Table Top Role Playing Games, and the stories that they facilitate. Together you will go on an adventure you will never forget, and make memories that are only possible when you play D&D in a Castle.

- Cole M.

“I would say a once in a lifetime experience but once you go you just want to keep coming back!”

This Campaign will haunt me in my dreams…in a good way. This was an incredible campaign that absolutely shredded my heart…again in a good way. I cared so much, and I feel like I walked away from this experience with the newfound confidence in my ability to DM and I definitely walked away as a better player.

- Kaycee D.

Events With First Campaign Mode

D&D in a Castle | UK

4-day immersive retreat

February 14-18, 2027

Lothmere Castle (Darlington, UK)
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D&D in a Castle | USA

4-day immersive retreat

June 27 - July 1, 2027

Thelien’s Rest (Mohican Forest, USA)
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