Our next talk
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
Saturday 27th June Events
Geophys Explained
11am in Hall. Hallaton Field Working Group will show all you need to know about geophysical surveys
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Free Event
Arms and Armour
12pm in Main Arena. A talk on Medieval Armour and Weaponry of the period.
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Free Event
How to find a Palace
1pm in Hall. Learn the story of what our society did to try to find the Palace including what worked and what didn't.
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Free Event
Archaeology Basics
2.00pm in Hall. Find out the basic idea of archaeology from Northamptonshire Archaeological Society with some great examples from the county.
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Free Event
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Medieval Stone masonry with Mick Teale
From 12pm in Palace Gardens. Join Burghley expert stone mason for a demonstration into medieval stone carving techniques.
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Free Event
Sunday 28th June Events
Meet and Greet the Tudors
10am in Hall. Royalty awaits you in our hall for a meeting with some famous Royal Tudors
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Free Event
Monastic Writing
11am in Main Arena. 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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Free Event
Medieval Dining
12pm in Main Arena. Find out the food that was served and what rules applied at a Medieval banquet
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Free Event
Tudor Tile Making
1pm in Hall. 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.
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Free Event
Dante Ferrara
Tudor Music
2pm in Hall. Dante will provide a unique insight into authentic Tudor Music and array of instruments.
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Free Event
Meet and Greet Lady Margaret Beaufort
3pm in Palace Gardens This is your chance to come and get a selfie with Lady Margaret who lived at Collyweston Palace.
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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