Sudeley’s walls bear the marks of the English Civil War and from 15-16th August these crucial moments in the castle’s past will be brought to life through a Civil War reenactment. Members of Lord Hopton’s Regiment of Foote, part of The King’s Army from the English Civil War Society, will be revealing the story of Prince Rupert, Charles I’s nephew, who established headquarters at Sudeley while managing Royalist operations nearby.
Featuring a skirmish in the Hop Field, pike drills with drummers on the North Lawn witnessed from the Tithe Barn and a living history village set up on the Mulberry Lawn complete with medics, washing and cooking, this event will give you all the drama, intrigue and tension of a pivotal moment in English history. You can also enjoy a taste of the past with Civil War-themed specials available in our Pavillion café during the weekend.
