King Henry VIII’s

535th Birthday Feast

Tickets Now On Sale

The Leicester Guildhall

LE1 5FQ

Saturday June 27th 2026

7:45 PM – 10:45 PM

Step Into History

Beneath the ancient black-and-white timbers of Leicester Guildhall, centuries of stories linger in the beams.

For one extraordinary evening, the Great Hall becomes the Tudor Court. Candlelight flickers, music fills the air, and the spirit of King Henry VIII is celebrated in a feast unlike any other.

This is not simply dinner, it is a journey through time.

A Feast Fit for Royalty

Our banquet is crafted to delight every guest, carnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike. Each platter is adorned with fresh fruit and greenery, echoing the grandeur of Hampton Court’s finest spreads.

Hearty Tudor Fare

Melton pork pies

Juicy chicken legs

Scotch eggs

Mackerel fillets

Noble-quality pâté

Bread, Cheese & Abundance

Olive bread

Cranberry & cashew loaves

Cheese flans

Wensleydale with cranberry

Stilton and Cheddar

Crackers

Lighter Delights

Beetroot falafels

Tomato, pepper & basil muffins

Fresh figs and pears

Marzipan

Gingerbread

Tudor Trimmings

Chutneys

Pickled onions

Red grapes

Every dish is rustic, generous, and served in true Tudor splendour.

Music, Merriment & Storytelling

As the feast unfolds, the hall comes alive with Tudor melodies. Guests may join in lively courtly dances or simply enjoy the atmosphere.

When the tables quiet, an after-dinner storyteller will reveal the early life of young Henry, the scholar-prince, the unexpected heir, the golden boy of the Tudor court, long before power reshaped him.