A Tudor Easter at Sudeley Castle
Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded, survived. The queens of Henry VIII come to life at Sudeley Castle this Easter. Hidden amongst the gardens and down secret pathways, you will find each queen. From Catherine of Aragon to Catherine Parr, each shares a fact about Easter in Tudor England. Did you know that Henry VIII once received an egg in a silver case as a gift from the Pope!
As you explore the grounds looking for the hand-painted, life-sized queens, try and work out which is which and keep an eye out for the giant eggs. It’s a real Easter bonanza where the Spring spirit comes to life.
In 1592, Elizabeth I banned hot cross buns from being eaten on any day except Good Friday and Christmas. This year at Sudeley Castle you can meet the Queen herself and try and get a royal pardon so you can eat them all weekend long. Join the egg rolling, quizzes, paint some eggs and learn the steps to a Tudor court dance.
At this time of year, the gardens at Sudeley Castle are blooming with colour. Cherry blossoms scatter the ground with their delicate petals and colourful bulbs create a rainbow of colour. It’s a truly spectacular event to attend, and you can make your stay even more royal by staying in one of our Sudeley Castle cottages.
