WHATS ON
A true Tudor themed festival with something for everyone. We have activities and entertainment in the main arena going on all day with guest speakers and demonstrations providing one off presentations on a range of subjects from Tudor Music to Tile Making.
Food and drinks available all day through a barbecue, tea tent and bar means this will be a true family day out.
We have two premium events over the weekend where on Saturday we will be presenting the final presentations of the Collyweston Palace project and on Sunday we have an expert panel of guest speakers ready to take questions from you our audience.
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For those who wish to attend our evening premium events then please use the booking form below.
All Day Saturday and Sunday in the Arena
TUDOR FUN
& GAMES
Tudor Games comprised of some modern day classics as well as some games that you have not heard of.
Saturday All day in Area and one off display in hall
TUDOR
TILE MAKING
Kids and Adults will have the time of their lives as you make your own unique tudor tile to take home
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm in St Andrew's Church
TUDOR
FLOWER FESTIVAL
Stunning Tudor themed displays recreated in a beautiful presentation in St Andrew's Church
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm in Lady Margaret Chapel at St Andrew's Church
PALACE
ARCHAEOLOGICAL
DIG FINDS DISPLAY
Come and see the incredible range of varied finds from the Palace archaeology digs
Saturday 12pm in Main Arena
TUDOR FOOD
& DINING
Find out what food was eaten by the Tudors and the table etiquette of the time
Saturday 10am to 4pm in Arena and one off concert during day in hall
TUDOR
MUSIC
Famous Tudor Musician Dante Ferrara will keep you Royaly entertained during the day with authentic Tudor Music
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm in the Lady Chapel in St Andrew's Church
PALACE
ARCHIVES DISPLAY
Our researchers have put together a fascinating collection of documents and records about the Palace. Also check out Lady Margaret's squint in her chapel.
Saturday 11am in Main Arena
MONASTIC
WRITING
Our resident Monk formally requests your attendance to learn the art of Calligraphy and Medieval Art.
You may also have a go yourself!
All Day Saturday and Sunday in the Arena
MEDIEVAL
SOKEMEN
From soldiers to peasants, you will be entertained all day with real life characters from the Medieval period
Saturday 9am - 2:30pm in the Arena
MEET
AND GREET
Get a selfie with some of the famous characters of the Tudor and Elizabethan times
Sunday 12pm in Main Arena
ARMS &
ARMOUR
A Talk on Medieval War, Weapons and Armour followed by a mini battle for our younger visitors
Sunday all day in Main Arena
TUDOR BAND
OF MUSICIANS
Every heard Tudor Bagpipes that are not Scottish, Whats a Hurdy Gurdy? Our Tudor Musicians will entertain throught the day.
FOOD AND DRINK
With so many activities and events we have a great selection of food and drink to keep you going throughout the day.
“The Tudor Grill will be serving up some modern day classics including Burgers, Sausage and other snacks from 11am”
“Worked up a thirst?
We are serving beer, wine, soft drinks along with a large tea and coffee tent all day long”
EXPERT TALKS, DEBATES AND DEMONSTRATIONS
Collyweston Historical Society is proud to provide a premium event on Saturday evening in St Andrew's Church where we will welcome guest speakers Stuart Orme and Dr Rachel Delman. Soon after we will reveal the results from the Palace project. On Sunday Dr Michael Jones will head a Question Time format event in the Hall. Premium events are free for Collyweston Historical Society members and £8 per evening for non members. Booking essential for premium events.
STUART ORME
Saturday Evening - St Andrews Church - Premium Event
Stuart will be providing a fascinating talk on Lady Margaret and her life in and around Collyweston
GEOPHYS
EXPLAINED
Sunday Morning in Hall - FREE
Hallaton Field Working Group have provided the Palace geophysical work. Find out more about how it all works.
DR RACHEL DELMAN
Saturday evening - St Andrews Church - Premium Event
Dr Rachel Delman will unveil some of the most detailed research ever undertaken into Collyweston Palace
HOW TO FIND A PALACE
Sunday Lunchtime in Hall - FREE
This is the story of how our society has tried to find a Palace with no trace above ground. Our Chairman will provide details of what methods worked and what didnt when looking for our Tudor Palace.
DR MICHAEL JONES
Sunday Afternoon - Hall - Premium Event
Dr Michael Jones is one of the most prolific authors on the Tudor period and heads an expert panel who will take questions from the audience on Collyweston Palace and the Tudor period.
ARCHAEOLOGY
BASICS
Sunday Lunchtime in Hall - FREE
Want to know more about the work that goes on underground. Come along for a basic tutorial on archaeological methods.
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