Tour ACTIVITIES
Acton Court will host a variety of activities between Wednesday 29 May and Friday 28 June
Activities are free to ticket holders
Wednesday 29 May to Friday 28 June
Henry VIII and his 6 Queens
Exhibition of Tudor Court Dress
This display is open every tour day and is free for ticket holders, see our
Tours
page for more information.
On selected days
Lady Samantha, of Tudor Queens Wardrobe and Tudor Royalty Experience, will be on site to talk about Tudor Court clothing and answer visitors’ questions on the following dates: Thursday 30 May, Saturday June 1, Sunday 2 June, Thursday 6 June, Friday 7 June, Sunday 9 June, Thursday 13 June, Saturday 15 June, Thursday 20 June, Saturday 22 June, Sunday 23 June, Thursday 27 June.
This activity is free for ticket holders, see our Tours page for more information.
Book via Eventbrite as a guest using your credit or debit card or with your Paypal Account.
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Sunday 16 June 2024
Merchants House Musicians
Mary MacDonald and Richard Eastwell specialise in European music of the Tudor and Medieval periods. They perform in period costume and play lively country dance tunes, as well as courtly pavans and basse dances.
Mary and Richard are happy to talk about their music and instruments during the day.
This activity is free for ticket holders, see our Tours page for more information.
Book via Eventbrite as a guest using your credit or debit card or with your Paypal Account.
Eventbrite recommends using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browsers for the best experience. If you are using Safari browser you may need to disable your pop-up blocker.
Sunday 23 June 2024
Medieval and Tudor Plants
Mary Macdonald provides a display of Medieval and Tudor plants featuring many native species still grown at Acton Court. She will exhibit floral waters, medicinal plants, oil balms and syrups all made using recipes from the period. In winter, cough syrups, warming spices and balms were made whereas in Spring cleansing herbs and preparations were used.
Mary is happy to talk to visitors about the plants and their uses.
This activity is free for ticket holders, see our Tours page for more information.
Book via Eventbrite as a guest using your credit or debit card or with your Paypal Account.
Eventbrite recommends using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browsers for the best experience. If you are using Safari browser you may need to disable your pop-up blocker.
Wednesdays and weekends
Costumed garden guide
Gardener Deb Randall, will be available on Wednesdays and weekends to show guests around the garden and grounds.
Deb is one of Acton Court's team of gardeners, and is very familiar with the plants and flowers.
