Welcome to Henry VIII’s palace.
It is winter 1542-3; King Henry VIII has been heartbroken since the execution of his unfaithful Queen, Catherine Howard, last February. But his spirits seem to be rising at last - could there be a new romance in the offing?
Come and find out for yourself!
All activities are costumed live interpretations unless otherwise stated.
11.00am - Don't mention Catherine Howard. Starts in Base Court.
Catch up with what has been happening at Court - and what to avoid talking about! (30 minutes.)
12.00pm - The King in Council. Starts in Base Court.
Gentlemen are invited to attend the King to discuss the political situation. (30 minutes.)
1.00pm - The Business of the Realm. Meet in the Great Watching Chamber.
Meet the King and offer your petitions, requests and gifts. (30 minutes.)
2.00pm - A Wife for the King. Starts in Base Court.
Can you work out which lady has caught the King's eye? (30 minutes.)
3.00pm - The King's couchee. Great Watching Chamber.
Attend the King as he is prepared for bed. (20 minutes.)
Don’t miss out on our other activities and tours:
12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm - Guided tours
Explore the Tudor Palace with one of our State Apartment Warders. Limited places.
Pick up a ticket in the Information Centre (40 minutes.)
Mantegna's Triumphs of Caesar: Gallery open daily, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.00pm.
Henry’s wardrobe: Ensure that you are dressed suitably for court. Velvet cloaks in all sizes are available in the Wardrobe in the Information Centre (subject to availability).
Young Henry VIII: Find out the truth about his first marriage (Young Henry VIII's Story).
Story of the Palace Exhibition: find out how the palace changed and developed from Cardinal Wolsey to the present day (off Clock Court).
Henry's feast: Join Henry's team of cooks as they prepare sixteenth century food in Henry VIII's Kitchens using authentic Tudor methods. Selected weekends -
click here for the dates.
Family trails: Our free family trails are the perfect way to explore the palace as a family. Available from the Information Centre.
