Discover the history of Ewell village
Watch as Iron Age folk throw offerings to their gods into Bourne Hall’s sacred waters to seek their help – perhaps to stop the Roman army’s advance, but this fails and the Romans arrive, the army are building a road from the south coast to what will become London. Up this road they bring a catapult, a weapon never seen in Britain before. Henry VIII has been visiting his new-built palace at Nonsuch and now he enters the village, this is an older king made grumpy by a sore on his leg which will not heal He is here because of two lady pharmacists, news of whose skill has reached him so he hopes they can cure him with their herbs and potions. The ladies have a musician with them who may cheer him up and you can try the latest in Tudor dances! As I said be careful what you say to the king as he will be BEHEADING back to London. Meet some men from the Hampshire Regiment who will describe what it was like at the Battle of Arnhem, with a display of their weapons and tales of how they survived. Watch out for the witch hunter on the lookout for those who deal in the dark arts! He will be searching for Joan Butts, Ewell’s very own witch Visit Ewell’s own space ship at Bourne Hall, drop into the library, try Celtic children’s activities, and discover the fascinating past of Epsom and Ewell at Bourne Hall Museum.VenueBourne Hall Park
AddressBourne Hall, Ewell, Surrey,
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Nonsuch Park Hotel
Situated directly opposite the historic Nonsuch Park, this charming family-run hotel offers the perfect balance between traditional comfort and the latest facilities..
Roomspace Serviced Apartments -
Roomspace Serviced Apartments - Oaks Square is a self-catering accommodation located in Epsom. The property is 5.4 km from Worcester Park and 5.
Roomspace Serviced Apartments -
Roomspace Serviced Apartments - Central Walk is a self-catering accommodation located in Epsom. The property is 5.5 km from Worcester Park and 6 km from Walton-on-the-Hill.
Premier Inn Epsom Central
Ideally located, Premier Inn Epsom Central is close to the town centre, shops, theatres and rail links, offering a perfect base from which to explore Epsom..
Chalk Lane Hotel
Situated in a quiet part of Epsom, Chalk Lane Hotel is within walking distance of Epsom Downs Racecourse and around 1 mile from Epsom town centre. Chalk Lane Hotel features a restaurant, which offers lunches and à la carte dinners..
The Thatched House Hotel
This small, family-run hotel is walking distance from Sutton town centre and the village of Cheam. It has clean, quiet rooms with pleasant gardens. The Thatched House Hotel has a bar and a patio area, and can be used for weddings or conferences.
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