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Warwick Castle have begun recruiting for an unusual vacancy – a ‘dragonologist’.



They’re looking for someone to make their new dragon-themed attraction opening in April as realistic as possible, by training other staff in ‘dragonology’.

The job description says candidates “must demonstrate extensive knowledge of dragon myth and legend, with particular reference to dragon summoning and dragon powers and riddles.”

They’re also looking for someone with five years’ experience in the field, and at least a BA degree in mythology.

Warwick Castle’s owners Merlin also say they’re offering a ‘competitive’ salary, with the vacancy receiving more than 2,000 hits on one job website alone.

The full job description’s here.

Taming fire-breathing dragons is all in a day’s work for fearless Warwickshire mum Rose Jardine.


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The mother-of-three is Warwick Castle’s first dragon expert and she has a few tips on how to deal with giant flying pets who can set your house ablaze if they get the hiccups.

Warwick Castle said a record 3,700 people checked out their unusual job advert online when they put out a call for a “consultant dragonologist” to work in the venue’s new Merlin-inspired Dragon Tower.

Leamington-based Rose was among 30 shortlisted for the role. And she certainly has the background for the job.

She said: “I grew up in a small mining village in Scotland called Shotts which is famous for its giant and I was always fascinated by myths and legends.”

The dragon from TV’s Merlin is moving from Camelot to Warwickshire for the castle’s new attraction.

Visitors will be able to interact with the dragon with the help of a magic mirror.

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