COLLYWESTON PALACE WEEKEND OFFERS FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
You are invited to join in the fun at Collyweston Palace Weekend on 27th and 28th June 2026
The Weekend events will run from 10am to 4pm each day with a special ticket event only on Sunday evening 28th June
WHATS ON
Collyweston Historical Society is proud to provide a premium event on Sunday evening in St Andrew's Church where we will welcome guest speakers Alison Weir and Dante Ferrara to a night for all historians to savour. Premium events are free for Collyweston Historical Society members and £10 per person for non members. Booking essential for premium events.
EXPERT TALKS, PERFORMANCES AND DEMONSTRATIONS
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 presentations on a range of subjects from Tudor Music to Tile Making.
Refreshments will be served all day at the Tudor Servery in the village hall, and ice creams and cold drinks at Collyweston Community Shop
We have a premium event on Sunday where UK leading author and TV personality Alison Weir and Dante Ferrara will be our guests along with the final reveal of 10 years work into Collyweston Palace
Entry to the Sunday evening Premium Event is by ticket only. Members can apply for a Free ticket, £10 for Non-Members.
Please use the form below.
DR ALISON WEIR TALK
KATHERYN HOWARD: THE TAINTED QUEEN
Sunday Evening - St Andrews Church - Premium Event
Join our ticketed event for renowned tudor historian and biographer Dr Alison Weir.
DANTE FERRARA
ONE NIGHT ONLY
Sunday evening - St Andrews Church - Premium Event
A special one night only event as the country's leading Tudor musician performs in St Andrews where the acoustics will be incredible
CHRIS CLOSE - PALACE REVEAL
Sunday Evening- St Andrews Church - Premium Event
Chairman Chris Close will reveal 10 years of work into Collyweston Palace including the latest 3D models and plans
FREE TALKS THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND
Enjoy both days with expert talks, entertainment and education with something for everyone
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.
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 in main arena
ARCHAEOLOGY
BASICS WITH
DONALD CLARK
Join our chief archaeologist Donald Clark as he explains the basics in archaeology.
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 Arena
MONKS &
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!
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Saturday in Arena
CLAUDE SMITH
COLLYWESTON SLATING DEMONSTRATION
Collyweston's own unique slate mine is coming to demonstrate the world of slating
Sunday all day in Arena
MEDIEVAL CLOTHING
Find out about fashion clothing and textiles in the 15th century and how fashion has changed
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All Day Saturday and Sunday in the Arena
STONE MASONRY DEMONSTRATION
Join Burghley Stone Mason Mick Teale as he shows off stone masonarys skills used to build the Palace of Collyweston
Sunday All day in Arena
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 at set times in the Arena
LADY MARGARET
MEET AND GREET
Get a selfie with some of the famous characters of the Tudor and Elizabethan times
Sunday 12pm in Arena
ARCHERY,
ARMS & ARMOUR
A Talk on Medieval War, Weapons and Armour followed by a mini battle for our younger visitors
Saturday in Arena
AI, TECHNOLOGY & HISTORY
Learn how AI and other technologies are helping shape the world of history
Sunday all day in Arena
MEDIEVAL TRADERS
& MERCHANTS
How did people make money in the medieval and Tudor period. Join us in the main arena to find out what people did to earn a crust
Saturday 12pm in Arena
TUDOR FOOD
& DINING
Find out what food was eaten by the Tudors and the table etiquette of the time
Sunday afternoon and one off concert in St Andrews as part of the ticketed event
TUDOR
MUSIC
Famous Tudor Musician Dante Ferrara will keep you Royally entertained during the day with authentic Tudor Music
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm in St Andrew's Church
ST ANDREWS
FLOWER DISPLAY
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 in Arena
MEDIEVAL MEDICINE
& SURGERY
Discover the gruesome world of medieval surgery and medicine.
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Sunday all day in Arena
TUDOR AND MEDIEVAL
ARTISTS
Ever wondered how the medieval world recorded the people and places? Our talk will tell all.
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 Servery in the Village Hall, open from 10am - 4pm each day, will keep you supplied with hot and cold drinks and a choice of savouries and cakes.
“Worked up a thirst?
We are serving soft drinks along with a tea and coffee all day long.
You can also buy ice creams, sweets and snacks at Collyweston Community Shop in the High Street, open from 9am to 4pm”