EVENTS SCHEDULE
In addition to activities going on all day in the Arena, why not come and listen in on some of the specialist talks, demonstrations and debates from some of the best in the business
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Saturday 27th June Events
Medieval Traders and Merchents
10am in Arena. 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
Free Event
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Claude Smith Collyweston Slating Demonstration
11am and 4pm in Arena. Collyweston's own unique slate mine is coming to demonstrate the world of slating
Free Event
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Tudor and Medieval Artists
12pm in Arena. Ever wondered how the medieval world recorded the people and places? Our talk will tell all.
Free Event
Private Palace Garden Tour
11am and 2pm . Leaving from arena. For just £5 per person get access to private gardens where the palace was built.
Donation
Archaeology Basics with Donald Clark
1.00pm in Arena. Find out the basic idea of archaeology from Northamptonshire Archaeological Society with some great examples from the county.
Free Event
Medieval Sokemen
2pm in Arena. From soldiers to peasants, you will be entertained all day with real life characters from the Medieval period
Free Event
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Stone Masonry Demonstration
3pm in Arena. Join Burghley Stone Mason Mick Teale as he shows off stone masonarys skills used to build the Palace of Collyweston
Free Event
Medieval Medicine and Surgery
4pm in Arena. Discover the gruesome world of medieval surgery and medicine.
Free Event
Sunday 28th June Events
Meet and Greet the Tudors
10am in Arena Royalty awaits you in our hall for a meeting with some famous Royal Tudors
Free Event
Monks & Monastic Writing
11am in Arena. Our resident Monk formally requests your attendance to learn the art of Calligraphy and Medieval Art.
You may also have a go yourself!
Free Event
Medieval Dining
12pm in Arena. Find out the food that was served and what rules applied at a Medieval banquet
Free Event
AI, and technology in History
Learn hw technology has helped us find the palace of Collyweston and how it could help you with your next project.
1pm in Arena
Free Event
Tudor Tile Making
2pm in Arena. See how the stunning tiles found in Collyweston Palace were made. Karen Slade is the top authentic period tile maker and has lots of activities for kids.
Free Event
Dante Ferrara
Tudor Music
3pm in Arena. Dante will provide a unique insight into authentic Tudor Music and array of instruments.
Free Event
Archery Arms and Armour
4pm in Arena. A Talk on Medieval War, Weapons and Armour followed by a mini battle for our younger visitors
Free Event
One Night Only - Dante Ferrara
5pm. The UK's top Tudor music performer Dante Ferrara is coming out of retirement to perform a special session in St Andrews where the acoustics are not to be missed.
Premium Event - Booking Essential
An Evening with Alison Weir
6pm. One of the UK's leading historians and authors completes a 1 hour talk and book signing into the life of Catherine Howard who visited Collyweston Palace. Book signing immediately will follow the talk.
Premium Event - Booking Essential
Collyweston Palace Reveal
7.30pm in St Andrew's Church. Come and find out if we found the Palace following a 10 year project. Be the first to see the latest 3D models of Collyweston Palace.
Premium Event - Booking Essential