This is a walk around the medieval town of Bishop's Waltham, with architectural information and tales of residents along the way. Bishop's Waltham was a planned medieval town whose prosperity has ebbed and flowed. Starting at Bishop's Waltham Museum in the Palace, the tour will take you past the Norman church, medieval shops and Georgian houses, pointing out the historic cores of many re-fronted buildings. Along the way you'll hear about the characters who lived here, and the major upheavals of the 20th century. Time of event:5pm (event will last for approx 1 hour and 30 mins) If you have any queries, please email us at [email protected]

Come for guided tours of the fascinating buildings of Bishop's Waltham Palace, started in the 12th century by the Bishop of Winchester. The Palace was so grand all the Tudor Monarchs stayed there. There are three different tours available: Tour 1: The Building Bishops. General tour of the Palace ruins that English Heritage have recently conserved, including the new platform in the West Tower (1 to 1.5 hours). Tour 2: Courtiers and Crown Posts. An in-depth tour of the Bishop's Waltham Museum building, part of the original lodgings of the Palace, with its original crown-post roof from c. 1440, later converted into a farmhouse (1 hour). Tour 3: Turret tour. The north turret on the Palace perimeter wall is not normally open to the public, but it is worth a look to see many unusual features. It is only one room but is 5 minutes walk away (45 mins). Timings & Tours Friday 12 September: 6pm- Tour 3: Tour of the North Turret Saturday 13 September: 11am Tour- 1: The Building Bishops. A tour of the Palace ruins. Sunday 14 September: 11am- Tour 2: Courtiers and Crown Posts. An in-depth tour of the Bishop's Waltham Museum building If you have any queries, please email us at [email protected]