Gunpowder Plot Day

Sunday 4th November, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Gunpowder Plot Day

Discover how the Manor House’s family were involved in the Gunpowder Plot, with costumed characters;

Morning session begins in the Kitchen at 11:15 am

Afternoon session begins in the Kitchen at 2.00 pm

Scene 1: Plotters meet in the Kitchen
Activity: Gunpowder Demo on Lawn

Scene 2: Monteagles Letter in the Great Chamber
Activity: Finding Guy Fawkes

Scene 3: Holbeach House & Shootout on Lawn

Scene 4: Plotters tried in Court in the Great Chamber

*This is the running order of each session, there may be slight time gaps between scenes. Each session is approx. 1 hour 30 mins

Gunpowder Plot Crafts running all day in the Barn and don’t forget to visit our Maze!

Tea rooms open for light snacks and refreshments 11.00 am to 3.00 pm.

Adult £7.95 (Only £2 with 12 month ticket)
Concession £7.00 (Only £2 with 12 month ticket)
Child £5.50 (Only £2 with a 12 month ticket)
Under 3s FREE.

FREE Car parking

 

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