Tour ACTIVITIES
Acton Court is hosting a variety of activities between Wednesday 28 May and Friday 27 June 2025
Activities are free to ticket holders
Wednesday 28 May to Friday 27 June 2025
Henry VIII and his Tudor Queens
Exhibition of Tudor Court Dress
This display is open every tour day and is free for ticket holders, see our
Tours page for more information.
Wednesday 28 May to Friday 27 June 2025
Lady Samantha
Tudor Queens Wardrobe
Lady Samantha, of Tudor Queens Wardrobe and Tudor Royalty Experience specialises in historically accurate Tudor Gowns. She will be on site to talk about Tudor Court clothing and answer visitors’ questions.
This activity is free for ticket holders, see our Tours page for more information.
Book via Eventbrite as a guest using your credit or debit card or with your Paypal Account.
Eventbrite recommends using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browsers for the best experience. If you are using Safari browser you may need to disable your pop-up blocker.
Sunday 22 June 2025
Medieval and Tudor Plants
Mary Macdonald provides a display of Medieval and Tudor plants featuring many native species still grown at Acton Court. She will exhibit floral waters, medicinal plants, oil balms and syrups all made using recipes from the period. In winter, cough syrups, warming spices and balms were made whereas in Spring cleansing herbs and preparations were used.
Mary is happy to talk to visitors about the plants and their uses.
This activity is free for ticket holders, see our Tours page for more information.
Book via Eventbrite as a guest using your credit or debit card or with your Paypal Account.
Eventbrite recommends using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browsers for the best experience. If you are using Safari browser you may need to disable your pop-up blocker.
Wednesdays and weekends (excluding 21-22 June)
Costumed garden guide
Gardener Deb Randall, will be available on Wednesdays and weekends to show guests around the garden and grounds.
Deb is a gardener at Acton Court. She knows the plants and flowers that grow here and she specialises in native trees.
