Events
Acton Court is open to the public Wednesday 28 May to Sunday 29 June 2025
Self-guided audio tours, events and workshops.
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End of Season Weekend 28 & 29 June 2025
The Queen’s Jewels
Visit Acton Court for the end of season weekend ‘The Queen’s Jewels’.
You can
book online via Eventbrite.
This year’s special guests are listed below.
Both days, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June:
The Enchanted Tudor Rose
Jenny of ‘The Enchanted Tudor Rose’ will display and talk about her replica jewellery designed for the TV series ‘Wolf Hall’.
She will bring examples of her work and demonstrate how she makes it.
Lady Samantha
Lady Samantha performs a dressing up and a dressing down of a Tudor Lady. Once dressed, Lady Samantha and her Queens will lead visitors in some simple dance as performed in Tudor times.
The Merchant’s House Musicians
The Merchant’s House Musicians will be providing traditional Tudor music on replica period instruments, including pipe and tabor, recorders of various sizes, gems horn, crumhorn, drums and percussion. Mary and Richard are happy to talk about their music and instruments during the day.
Art at Acton Court
Participate in an art activity based on Acton Court graffiti.
On Sunday 29 June we will be joined by Sir Thomas Cromwell and Tudor music group Waytes and Measures.
Sunday 29 June
Thomas Cromwell
Thomas Cromwell, the King's formidable Principal Secretary, was at the height of his power in summer 1535 when he joined the Royal Progress.
‘So the king,’ he says. ‘From Gloucester, he strikes out to Thornbury. Then Nicholas Poynz’s house at Iron Acton: does Poynz know what he’s letting himself in for?’
Hilary Mantel, the last page of Wolf Hall
Discover the pivotal changes in religion and politics as Cromwell evaluates the loyalties and practices of the land. Thomas Cromwell is played by Chris Rew of the Tudor Players.
Sunday 29 June
Waytes and Measures
Waytes and Measures, a group of singers and musicians, based in northern Gloucestershire, will be playing and singing music from Medieval times up to the mid 16th Century. They play a variety of instruments: gittern, pipe and tabor, recorders, shawms, medieval fiddle, hurdy-gurdy, portative organ and percussion.
Book online
Admission times: There will be two time slots 10:30 -13:00 and 14:00 -16:30.
Admission prices:
Adult
£16.96 (includes a booking fee via Eventbrite). Children, 11 and under, by arrangement, email
info@actoncourt.com.
There will be no audio guides for this event but visual and written information will be provided. Blue Badge Guides will be on site to answer your questions.
Book via Eventbrite as a guest using your credit or debit card or with your Paypal Account.
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Amenities
There is free parking and partial access for disabled visitors.
Light refreshments are available on site: tea, coffee, soft drinks, ice cream and a wide selection of cakes and pastries, including gluten free options.
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