Raphael Historic Falconry
Free with admission
Thrilling recreations of the historic art of falconry delivered by a cast of beautiful flying birds accompanied by a captivating story-style commentary.
- Date: 23 - 25 May
- Date: 24 - 28 August
Elizabethan Falconry
Displays and Demonstrations take place at 11am, 1pm, & 3pm.
Meet our finely dressed Elizabethan Falconers as they recreate the glorious and noble art of falconry in the spectacular castle grounds. Falconry was a favourite pursuit of Elizabethan Nobels and courtiers, the white falcon serving as the personal motif of Elizabeth I's mother, Queen Anne Boleyn. Who was formerly secretly betrothed to Henry Percy, 6th Earl of Northumberland!