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Longthorpe Tower by Candlelight

Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,, United Kingdom

Experience Longthorpe Tower lit by the soft glow of candlelight and uncover the fascinating tales of this remarkable building through a guided tour led by costumed characters representing different eras in the Tower’s rich history. Meet characters from the illustrious Thorpe family who built the Tower and commissioned the remarkable wall paintings, and the Whittlebury family amidst the turbulence of ... Read More

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Longthorpe Tower Tours

Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,, United Kingdom

Longthorpe Tower (1290-1300) is  locally managed by Nene Park Trust The Tower is the surviving part of a 14th century, three storey medieval fortified Manor House. It contains the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. We have a team of knowledgeable and passionate volunteers who will ... Read More

Event Series Longthorpe Tower Tours

Longthorpe Tower Tours

Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,, United Kingdom

Longthorpe Tower (1290-1300) is  locally managed by Nene Park Trust The Tower is the surviving part of a 14th century, three storey medieval fortified Manor House. It contains the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. We have a team of knowledgeable and passionate volunteers who will ... Read More

Event Series Longthorpe Tower Tours

Longthorpe Tower Tours

Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,, United Kingdom

Longthorpe Tower (1290-1300) is  locally managed by Nene Park Trust The Tower is the surviving part of a 14th century, three storey medieval fortified Manor House. It contains the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. We have a team of knowledgeable and passionate volunteers who will ... Read More

Longthorpe Tower Living History Event

Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,, United Kingdom

See Longthorpe Tower brought to life at our living history re-enactment weekend with the Medieval Sokemen Living History Group.  One hour tours will be running on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December. Visit the Medieval residence at Longthorpe Tower to not only see the stunning wall paintings, but to experience life as it would have been in the 15th century, ... Read More

Event Series Longthorpe Tower Tour

Longthorpe Tower Tour

Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,, United Kingdom

Longthorpe Tower is one of Peterborough's historic gems. The stone tower, built between about 1290 and 1300, is the only surviving part of a 14th century fortified manor house and its great significance derives from the spectacular wall paintings in the main first-floor room. Added about 1330, they are among the most impressive examples of medieval domestic wall painting in ... Read More

Event Series Longthorpe Tower Tour

Longthorpe Tower Tour

Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,, United Kingdom

Longthorpe Tower is one of Peterborough's historic gems. The stone tower, built between about 1290 and 1300, is the only surviving part of a 14th century fortified manor house and its great significance derives from the spectacular wall paintings in the main first-floor room. Added about 1330, they are among the most impressive examples of medieval domestic wall painting in ... Read More

Event Series Longthorpe Tower Tour

Longthorpe Tower Tour

Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,, United Kingdom

Longthorpe Tower is one of Peterborough's historic gems. The stone tower, built between about 1290 and 1300, is the only surviving part of a 14th century fortified manor house and its great significance derives from the spectacular wall paintings in the main first-floor room. Added about 1330, they are among the most impressive examples of medieval domestic wall painting in ... Read More

Event Series Longthorpe Tower Tour

Longthorpe Tower Tour

Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,, United Kingdom

Longthorpe Tower is one of Peterborough's historic gems. The stone tower, built between about 1290 and 1300, is the only surviving part of a 14th century fortified manor house and its great significance derives from the spectacular wall paintings in the main first-floor room. Added about 1330, they are among the most impressive examples of medieval domestic wall painting in ... Read More

Longthorpe Tower Living History Event

Longthorpe Tower Thorpe Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,, United Kingdom

See Longthorpe Tower brought to life at our living history re-enactment weekend with the Medieval Sokemen Living History Group! Visit the Medieval residence at Longthorpe Tower to not only see the stunning wall paintings, but to experience life as it would have been in the 15th century, when the manor was occupied by the Whittlebury family. Our experienced costumed interpreters ... Read More