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Royal Henchman Mediaeval Banquets
The year is 1539, and the quiet and calm of Coombe Abbey is about to be shattered forever. The Abbot and his Provost have thrown open the doors of the Abbey and have invited the local peasants to come for a meal - 'A feast fit for a king!' Enter the King's Commissioners - and before the horrified eyes of the peasants they ransack the Abbey of it's treasures and banish the Monks.
The scene then changes. We move forward in time to 1595. The de Clapper family are in residence at Coombe Abbey. Sir Robin, the Courte Chamberlain, invites his 'noble' guests to a great feast. As the feast progresses, the guests are entertained throughout. The de Clapper Family has a vast repertoire of 'Bawdy Ballads' and delight in singing them in between courses. After the final course, they are joined by the Ladyes of the Courte for a fine programme of songs, aires and melodies.
However, the evening is not all plain sailing. The banquet is disrupted by news of an outbreak of plague. Later, a call to arms is necessary as the country prepares for war. Sir Robin copes as best he can, aided by his brother - the drunken, lecherous Sir Nicholas, his Mother - the indomitable Dowager, Lady Ethel and his niece - the flirtatious Frances.......
The night is filled with bawdy fun, fine food and wines, colour and music. Miss it at your peril!!
Mediaeval Banquets are held most Fridays and Saturdays, and can be booked exclusively for private parties, weddings or corporate events.
Ample parking is available at Coombe Abbey Hotel
Traditional Mediaeval costume or smart casual wear (no jeans and trainers).
Featured Service
Costumes2u - Medieval & Georgian fancy dress costume hire specialist. It's good fun to dress up and improve the success of a function. We are Coombe Abbey's preferred supplier for their themed events and have a number of flexible discount packages & options available for groups & corporate events.
From the north - Ml Southbound Leave Ml at junction 21 and join the M69 following signs for Coventry and the A46. At the end of the motorway ignore exits for M6 and follow lanes for A46. At the first main roundabout on the A46 take the second exit to the right (signed Walsgrave, Coombe Park) at the next roundabout turn left (signed Coombe Park) and at the traffic lights turn left onto the B4027. Coombe Abbey is one mile on the left.
From the north - M6 Southbound Leave M6 at juntion 2. Follow signs for 'M40 Warwick, Coventry S&E.'. After joining the A46 (dual carriage way) at the first main roundabout take the second exit to the right (signed Walsgrave Coombe Park). At the next roundabout turn left (signed Coombe Park) and at the traffic lights turn left onto the B4027. Coombe Abbey is one mile on the left.
From the south - Ml Northbound Leave Ml at junction 19. Join M6. Leave M6 at junction 2 follow signs for M40 Warwick, Coventry S&E. After joining the A46 (dual carriageway), at the first main roundabout take the second exit to the right (signed Coombe Park). At the next roundabout turn left (signed Coombe Park) and at the traffic turn left onto the B4027. Coombe Abbey is one mile on the left.
From the south - M40 Leave M40 at junction 15. Follow signs for Coventry and the A46. Continue following signs for the A46 Leicester (you will temporarily leave A46 for A45). At this roundabout take the third exit following signs for the M69. At the next roundabout take the second exit, follow signs for the M6 & M69 (you are now back on the A46). At the next roundabout filter left (TGI Fridays and Morrisons food store will be on your right). Carry straight on going across three roundabouts (following signs for the city centre) until you reach the traffic lights. Turn right (signed Lutterworth) at the next set of traffic lights follow the road round to the right, the B4027 to Lutterworth. Coombe Abbey is one mile on the left.
By rail: Birmingham, Rugby or Coventry
By air: Birmigham Airport
Contact & Booking Information
Coombe Abbey Hotel Brinklow Road Binley Coventry CV3 2AB
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Telephone: Sales Office 02476 430 539 Please mention you found this event on www.historicbanquets.com if contacting Coombe Abbey by telephone.
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