27 & 28 July. Hosting Henry VIII Festival. An amazing day out for all the family- immerse yourself in the world of our most famous monarch. Read more
29 July- 1 August. Enjoy an interactive and imitate meeting with Henry VIII and Gertrude Courtney in the Stone Hall when they once dined. Sit down around the table with him and ask him anything you like! Read more
This July West Horsley Place is delighted to partner with Historic Royal Palaces and University of Exeter to create a unique immersive and authentic Tudor experience.
This is your opportunity to visit a forgotten Tudor royal residence and experience the food, music, clothes, pastimes and personalities at the heart of Henry VIII's visit here in 1533.
For one week only our great hall will be transported back in time and transformed with Tudor decor, costumed interpreters, music and authentic custom-made costumes and weaponry.
Who was here? What did they eat? What did they wear? How did they pass their time? From Henry VIII himself to Anne Boleyn, Thomas Cromwell and their hosts Henry and Gertrude Courtenay, join us to discover how a royal house party was hosted in the Tudor period.
There are different special events throughout the week:
TALK. Join Professor Anthony Musson, Head of Research at Historic Royal Palaces for an afternoon uncovering Henry VIII's ownership of West Horsley Place and its use on royal progresses. Read more
TALK. Join fashion curator and author Eleri Lynn for a fascinating insight into how Tudor courtiers got ready for court and how clothes were pivotal as a tool embody power. Read more
THEATRE. The Three Inch Fools present an essential guide on how to keep your head in the Tudor Court. Outdoor theatre in the beautiful setting in front of the Manor House. Read more
TALK. This talk will lead you behind the walls of the court to discover what food people at the highest level of society had access to, who was entitled to what and which food was suitable as a gift fit for a king. Read more