COLONIAL WARS – QUEBEC 1759
Presented by ‘ New France Old England ’
www.nfoe.org.uk

Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st May, 10.30am to 5pm .

Come to COWDRAY CASTLE and meet this living history society as they recreate life in colonial America in the 18th century, set against the backdrop of the French & Indian War. It is a time familiar to everyone who has grown up with the much-loved book “The Last of the Mohicans” by James Fenimore Cooper. A wide range of units and characters are portrayed – British, French, and Native Americans – as they would have appeared in mid-18th century North America , when Britain and France battled for control of the continent.

TWELFTH NIGHT
Presented by The Pantaloons
www.thepantaloons.co.uk

Thursday 11 th June, 7pm

WITH A CAST of just five actors playing twenty roles, silly hats, live music and audience interaction, The Pantaloons’ production of Twelfth Night promises to be a fast-paced, highly physical comedy-romp treading a fine line between reverential order and hysterical chaos! All amongst the beautiful walls of Cowdray. Discounts for groups of 10 or more.

MEET THE TUDORS
Presented by Raven Tor
www.raven-tor.co.uk

Sunday 5 th July, 10.30am to 4.30pm

A chance to experience all things Tudor at Cowdray, 500 years since Henry VIII’s accession to the throne. A mixture of Tudor activities and costumes, with combat, cooking, crafts and calligraphy, not to mention the odd fencing skirmish and all kinds of domestic pursuits. A must for anyone interested in the Tudor period.

 

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Presented by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company
www.chapterhouse.org

Sunday 26 th July, 7pm .

Presented by Chapterhouse Theatre Company, this brand new 10 th anniversary production, a feast of music, song, romance and magic, promises to be one of the most wonderful evenings of family entertainment in the summer of 2009. Bring a picnic! Discounts for groups of 10 or more.

MEET THE PIRATES!
Presented by Raven Tor
www.raven-tor.co.uk

Sunday 9 th August, 10.30am to 4.30pm

A day for families, with lots of dastardly activities on offer. Have a go at fencing with real swords, witness skirmishes between sworn enemies, learn about combat and derring-do! Plenty of crafty activities to join in, and costumed characters to talk to.

 

MERLIN THE MAGICIAN
Presented by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company
www.chapterhouse.org

Wednesday 19 th August, 7pm .

King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table begin their quest for the Holy Grail and the battle begins to save Camelot. Presented by Chapterhouse Theatre Company, this powerful legend comes to life in an evening of magical theatre under the stars. Bring a picnic!
Discounts for groups of 10 or more

 

UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS AT GEORGIAN COWDRAY
Presented by The Mannered Mob
www.themanneredmob.com

Sunday 30th & Bank Holiday Monday 31 st August, 10.30am to 4.30pm

The Mannered Mob is the 18th Century Re-enactment Group that portrays civilian life between 1730 and 1760. They represent all levels of society from high to low, and their members consist of both men and women who specialise in producing high quality recreations of civilian life. Here at Cowdray you are likely to meet servants and staff, the housekeeper, footmen, nursemaids - possibly even gardener and dairymaids, spinsters and seamstresses - all as they might have been before the fire which put an end to it all in 1793.

HERITAGE OPEN DAY

Friday 11 th September, 10.30am to 5pm .

Free entry to Cowdray all day!

Come and see the Tudor kitchen in full working order, with demonstrations of traditional cooking and crafts.

 

STUART REGALIA DAY

Sunday 27 th September, 10.30am to 4.30pm .

Come and experience life in the 17 th Century, in the beautiful surroundings of Cowdray. Food and dining, with reproduction furniture, crockery, cutlery and glassware in use. Cosmetics displayed in all their glorious detail. Skilled needlewomen show many examples of their work. Lace for collars and edgings, embroidery decoration on linens, even garter knitting demonstrated.

Picture courtesy of Stuart Regalia.

 

 

“ THE TUDORS CONTINUE -The enduring curse of the Tudors – and, indeed, quite a few of the Stuarts – is that, despite living in the most rollicking. murderous, passionate and attractive period in English history, their clothes were naff and completely ridiculous. How on earth did those titans of testosterone and deering-do allow themselves to be kitted out in baggy nappies with willie pouches and tights, beanbag shoes, bolero jackets and Worzel Gummidge hats - or worse, big dressing gowns with mad granny jewellery?” AA Gill, Sunday Times, August 3rd 2008

AUTUMN FUN

Sunday 25 th October, 10.30 am - 3.0 pm

A day for all the family, with an autumn theme.

Children go free!*

Balloon race in aid of the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research and Project Africa
Balloons released at 2.30 pm

Art and craft activities.

Face painting
Apple and doughnut bobbing
Pumpkin trail
Tudor cooking demonstrations with mulled wine
Harp music
Fire spinning
Fancy dress competitions - any costume! Judging: ages 6 and under -1pm,
ages 7 and above 2pm
Story telling at 11.30am, 12.30pm & 1.30pm
Hot food including sizzling sausages!
Coffee and snacks
Full entry to Cowdray and grounds including audio tour
Most stalls under cover in our marquee.

Why not bring a picnic and make a day of it?

Adult: £5.50
Free entry for children up to age 16 *if accompanied by adult
Concession: £5
Carer of disabled person: Free entry
Well behaved dogs on leads welcome

 

OPENING TIMES

Cowdray Castle will be open to the public from the end of March to the end of October, Wednesdays to Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, 10.30am - 4.30pm. Admission Adults - £5 Over 60s - £4.50 Children over 5 - £2.50 Children under 5 - FREE Family - £12 EVENING EVENTS Evening Event Prices = £12 for adults, children & Students £8, £35 = family ticket, 2 adults and 2 children. Parties of 10 or more = 10% discount.  These evening event tickets must be booked in advance. Tel: 01730 810781 email: info@cowdray.org.uk [CASTLES STUDY GROUP PDF FOR FULLEST ACCOUNT OF COWDRAY CASTLE] Also please refer to the Menu below for Tudor Food, Tudor Kitchens, Tudor Houses in Midhurst. Murder Mystery Novel featuring Midhurst: The Blood Dimmed Tide by Rennie Airth and historical novel featuring Cowdray Castle by Anya Seaton, Green Darkness being Republished this June.

 

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