Seasonal Events

Join witchy wordsmith Zoë Howe and wildlife whizz Ajay Tegala (as seen on BBC Springwatch) on a voyage around the zodiac, exploring folklore and seasonal nature. For centuries, people have tuned into the earth’s energies, finding magic through the changing seasons. From solstices to saints, animals to plants, Ajay and Zoë take you on a full turn of the wheel through all twelve star signs in their gem-encrusted almanac.

Evening with Elizabeth I – A Queen Like No Other. Lesley Smith has portrayed countless Tudor icons – but her Elizabeth I is truly unforgettable. Experience the power, politics, and personality of England’s most iconic monarch. Enjoy 15% off your food bill if you dine before the event starts too!

The Untold Story of Guy Fawkes – History like you’ve never seen it before! Join us on Tuesday 11th November at 7pm for A Mother’s Anguish: The Untold Story of Guy Fawkes — a powerful, emotional performance told through the eyes of his mother.

Storytelling is so simple, a teller and a story, but it can take you far away into another world and then home again… Settle around the fire and get in spirit with magical storytelling with Sarah Lloyd-Winder-…Wild Winter Women, Witches and Ghost.. Includes a glass of mulled wine & a mince pie. Book Dinner before the event/ festive dinner to receive 15percent off! Over 18s only

Thursday 4th December – Festive Tapas and Live Music/ festive music with Kelly Jane Barnes

Settle around the fire and get in the festive spirit with magical storytelling for children and families

Join professional storyteller John Kirk as he visits The Talbot Hotel this December to offer a magical and interactive start to the festive season to families with children age 3+.

John is an international storyteller who specialises in sharing folk and traditional tales from around the world with children. John has performed at several major children’s literature festivals including The Barnes Children’s Literature Festival and Sharjah Children’s Book Festival and re-telling leading authors work including Roald Dahl, Terry Deary, Michael Morpurgo and Jeremy Strong. John is thrilled to be appearing in Oundle this Christmas. Stories to include- The Elves and the Shoemaker, Gingerbread Man to name the couple..

Festive Afternoon tea with open fire./music and carols with Stacey Wood

Tudor Christmas with Henry VIII, Katherine of Aragon & Thomas Cromwell – 3 course Tudor feast included

Immerse yourself in the world of the Royal Tudor Court with this wonderfully festive Tudor dining experience this December at The Talbot Hotel, Oundle. Will bring Christmas past to life with humour, drama and a little Christmas magic!

Christmas is a time for fun, frivolity and feasting! How does our Christmas today compare to that our Tudor ancestors would have enjoyed? How did they celebrate? What did they eat and drink? What are the origins of some of our Christmas traditions?

Past-Times Living History in the guise of Henry VIII, Katherine of Aragon & Thomas Cromwell will provide you with all the answers as you dine on Thursday 18th December
So do join us … but make sure you have your Christmas Jumper on (or indeed your Tudor Costume!) as you discover just what Yuletide traditions Henry VIII and his Court might have enjoyedd

Festive Afternoon Tea with Santa! Get into the Christmas spirit with a festive themed afternoon tea, with an appearance form Santa himself!