Katherine Parr - Scholar, Stepmother, Survivor.
Join us for a captivating week, dedicated to the life and legacy of Katherine Parr, the remarkable Queen who survived Henry VIII.
From 2nd - 8th September, we invite you to step back in time and walk in the footsteps of Henry's final wife - a scholar, stepmother and outspoken supporter of the English Reformation.
Explore the Legacy of a Queen
As you wander through Sudeley's historic grounds, discover the extraordinary story of Katherine Parr. Learn about her dangerous yet devout beliefs, her influential role as Queen, and the love story that began before her royal marriage and unfolded after Henry's death at Sudeley.
A Royal Resting Place
Your journey will culminate at the intimate chapel of St Mary's, where Katherine Parr is laid to rest. Here, experience the regal beauty of a replica dress based on a 16th-century portrait of Katherine. Throughout your journey, admire a prayer book belonging to Katherine, love letters and other artefacts from the highly anticipated film FIREBRAND, starring Jude Law as Henry VIII and Alicia Vikander as Katherine Parr
Special Offer for ALL Katherines & Catherines
To celebrate the Queen who survived, we're offering free entry to everyone named Katherine or Catherine, regardless of spelling, throughout our celebration week.
Please bring a form of photo ID. All spellings of Katherine eligible, first names only.
Throughout the week, participate in our special competition for a chance to join a select audience of 50 guests for an exclusive screening of FIREBRAND at Sudeley Castle. Don't miss this opportunity to see Katherine Parr's story come to life in the very place where her legacy endures! Competition details can be found below and in the news section.
History comes alive
Encounter historical re-enactors who will bring the past alive with Katherine Parr, her Tudor ladies and Thomas Seymour.
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable week at Sudeley Castle, where history, love and survival come together to celebrate one of England's most fascinating queen's.
The historic Chapel of St Mary's
Discover Katherine Parr's final resting place in the intimate chapel of St Mary's, Sudeley Castle
How to enter the Firebrand Competition
Win tickets to an exclusive screening of new Hollywood film starring Jude Law at Sudeley Castle
Alicia Vikander and Jude Law star in new Hollywood movie Firebrand, which tells the story of Queen Katherine Parr and King Henry VIII - 50 people have the chance to watch the film at Sudeley Castle
Firebrand, the much anticipated Hollywood movie about the life of Queen Katherine Parr is being released this September 2024. In celebration, Sudeley has partnered with Firebrand and SoGlos to give away 50 tickets offering you the chance to join for an exclusive screening night in the very place where her legacy continues.
Firebrand is set in 'blood-soaked Tudor England', with the screening taking place right here at Sudeley, where the real-life Queen Katherine Parr was laid to rest.
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Aretfacts from the much anticipated film and the opportunity to watch it at Sudeley form part of the Katherine Parr Week -
The prayer book belonging to Katherine Parr is on display -
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Painted in c.1545, discover this stunning full-length portrait at Sudeley of Katherine as Queen. The painting captures her love of rich fabric, fur, and jewels. -
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