Lunch with Katherine Swynford

Tuesday 30th October 2018

Arrive from 12 noon for start time of 12.30

£18.00

Lunch- Fresh quiche and salad with new potatoes. Assorted desserts, tea/coffee.

This talk is given by the castle curator Lesley Smith, she speaks in the year 1399 as the Duchess of Lancaster in a spectacular costume of the period. The story of Katherine and John of Gaunt is one of the greatest love affairs recorded in English history. Their descendants would go on to be every monarch of Scotland and England up to the current day and including her Majesty, The Queen. Travel back in time and see in your imagination the knights in shining armour and flags flying in this medieval green and pleasant land.

Please be aware that the talk will take place in our Great Hall, which is up a flight of stairs. There is no lift access at the castle. For more information, please visit the page on Accessibility on our website.