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Tudor Yuletide at Paycockes House
Discover the traditions, food and mischief of a Tudor Yuletide celebration as The Companye of Merrie Folke bring the beautiful National Trust property Paycockes House, Coggeshall, back to life.
Join the Paycocke family as they celebrate Christmas Daie in the year 1517. As tradition dictates, a bean has been hid within a small pie on a platter. Whoever picks this pie will become the King or Queen of the Bean, and rule the house of Master Thomas Paycocke and all those within its walls for the Twelve Daies of Christmas. They may have good intentions for merriment and games, or those of mischief. Master Paycocke and his Steward Master Dawes will not rest easy until the Twelve daies are done, for all is out of their hands. Will it be the Master, one of his guests, or mayhap a lowly servant.
Paycockes House will be decorated in fine Tudor style, with traditional food, drink, games and activities, immerse yourself in the sights and sounds, and maybe learn a little Early Modern era language too.
Join the Paycocke family as they celebrate Christmas Daie in the year 1517. As tradition dictates, a bean has been hid within a small pie on a platter. Whoever picks this pie will become the King or Queen of the Bean, and rule the house of Master Thomas Paycocke and all those within its walls for the Twelve Daies of Christmas. They may have good intentions for merriment and games, or those of mischief. Master Paycocke and his Steward Master Dawes will not rest easy until the Twelve daies are done, for all is out of their hands. Will it be the Master, one of his guests, or mayhap a lowly servant.
Paycockes House will be decorated in fine Tudor style, with traditional food, drink, games and activities, immerse yourself in the sights and sounds, and maybe learn a little Early Modern era language too.
Saturday 29 November and Sunday 30 November
Paycockes House and Gardens, 25 West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex CO6 1NS
This is a free event, but normal entry fees to Paycockes House apply, see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/paycockes-house-and-garden#place-prices for details and parking information.
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The Companye of Merrie Folke
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