Mother's Day Weekend at Sudeley Castle
This Mother’s Day, treat your mum to a memorable experience at Sudeley Castle where history, beauty and springtime colour come together.
Enjoy springtime garden walks, hear an inspiring talk about the ultimate mother-figure, Queen Katherine Parr, in the Chapel and see Tudor history played out before your eyes.
On Mother’s Day itself - Sunday 15th March - visit our Shepherd’s Hut Tea Room (10am-3pm) where all mothers will receive a posy of daffodils and a cupcake with our compliments. The Castle Coach House and Orangery will be open in the event of wet weather to enjoy your refreshments in.
Immersive history
We're delighted to welcome The Tudor Players and Weytes & Measures who will be providing pop-up entertainment across the castle grounds over the weekend. This will include short theatrical skits and musical performances in various locations to surprise and delight, giving a colourful insight into life during Tudor times.
Springtime Gardens
Wander through Sudeley’s awakening Spring gardens.
The castle grounds will be alive with bright daffodils, early tulips and magnificent magnolia blossom.
Follow pathways past romantic ruins and formal gardens or venture into the quieter corners of the grounds where birdsong and spring wildlife create a tranquil mood.
A Remarkable Mother Figure
Attend an engaging talk exploring the life of Queen Katherine Parr.
Our guides will explore Katherine’s remarkable role as a Tudor mother and stepmother, her relationships with Henry VIII’s children, Mary, Elizabeth and Edward, and the compassionate, intelligent legacy she left behind in a captivating historic talk in the Chapel, Katherine Parr's resting place.
Start times: 12 noon & 2:30pm
Shepherd’s Hut Tea Room
On Mother’s Day itself the Shepherd’s Hut Tea Room will be open from 10am-3pm, serving tea, coffee and homemade cakes.
To bring a little extra joy, every mother will receive a complimentary cupcake along with a posy of daffodils to take home.
A warm welcome awaits!
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Enjoy daffodils and an array of springtime blooms against the stunning castle backdrop this Mother's Day -
Treat mum to a day out in a beautiful historic setting - mum receives a posy of daffodils and cupcake with our compliments -
Sudeley's magnificent magnolia trees blossom at this time of year -
Get to know the ultimate Tudor mother-figure, Katherine Parr, by joining a special talk with our knowledgeable guides
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