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SUMMARY:Dracula at Soulton Hall with British Touring Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, British Touring Shakespeare brings a bold and visceral new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s gothic classic to the Tudor landscape of Soulton Hall. \n[Book Your Tickets Here]\nThis production shifts the lens of the traditional narrative\, centering the story on Mina Harker. Standing before a Victorian scientific society\, Mina recounts her experiences fighting the Count\, attempting to validate her claims against the heavy skepticism of the academics who surround her. \nBritish Touring Shakespeare’s FRANKENSTEIN at Soulton Hall (2025) \nIn this version\, Mina is not a victim but a recognized vampire hunter. The play follows her as she fights to reclaim her truth from an establishment that would rather see her silenced\, offering a sharp\, intellectual perspective on the events of the gothic masterpiece. \nSoulton Hall\, built in 1556 as a monument to Renaissance humanist thought and scientific curiosity\, provides a powerful backdrop for this struggle between evidence and disbelief. As the “pungency of the night” settles over our historic grounds\, the atmosphere of the Victorian shadows meets the gravity of our Tudor history. \nEvent Information \nThe Performance: An open-air production that explores themes of expertise\, testimony\, and the supernatural. \nSeating: This is an outdoor event. Please bring your own low-backed chairs or rugs to settle in on the lawn. \nPicnics: You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy as the gates open. Local refreshments will also be available on-site. \nThe Elements: The play will proceed in most weather conditions. We recommend bringing waterproofs and warm layers for the transition into the evening. \nJoin us for an evening of gothic horror and intellectual resistance\, performed by a company with a long and famous association with Soulton Hall.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/dracula-at-soulton-hall-with-british-touring-shakespeare/
CATEGORIES:Drama and theatre
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SUMMARY:The Vault is Open: Access Heritage Tours
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, Soulton Hall has been more than a home; it is a coded message in stone\, designed by Sir Rowland Hill during a time of great peril. \nOur walls hold defiance\, sanctuary\, and the dawn of the Elizabethan Golden Age. \nJoin us for an intimate tour\, typically led by a member of the family. Should they be unavailable\, the tour will be led by one of our expert historians\, guaranteeing an authoritative and insightful experience. \nYou will step beyond the usual view to discover the building’s deeply layered\, sometimes secret\, heritage. These tours are your chance to unravel the truth\, stand in the footsteps of history\, and explore a tangible connection to the Tudor and Elizabethan periods. \nShakespeare\, Sanctuary\, and the Golden Age\nSoulton Hall is a tangible connection to the Tudor Period and the Elizabethan Golden Age. Sir Rowland\, a pivotal figure on the Privy Councils of four monarchs\, defied oppression by transforming his home into a clandestine base for work on publishing the Geneva Bible and the settelement it was delivered in to. \nThe house’s unique history and artistic network inspired William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy\, As You Like It. This connection is fndamental\, linking Soulton to the Lodge family and Thomas Lodge\, the writer of the source book\, Rosalynde (1590) and the dance of harmony that concludes the play. \nWhat You Will Explore on the Tour \nYour journey into the past includes unique access to: \n\nThe Concealed Chapel fivate family Prayer Room and Priest’s Hide\nThe ‘As You Like It‘ Dancing Pavement and the Rowland Hill Furniture\nA deeper sense of the Renaissance Codes woven into the structure\nThe Chess Court and Wren Steps\n\nThe tour concludes with a traditional cup of tea and a slice of cake\, offering time to reflect on the secrets you have unveiled. \nBooking Details and Availability\nJoin a popular Historic Houses Association Heritage Access House Tour. These special tours typically take place on select Sundays throughout the year. \nBooking is essential as spaces are strictly limited to preserve the intimate nature of the exploration. \nFollow the link below to view dates and book via the HHA site: \nhttps://www.historichouses.org/house/soulton-hall/visit/
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/hha-heritage-access-tour-3-2/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Soulton Hall\, Soulton Hall\, Soulton Road\, Wem\, SHREWSBURY\, SY4 5RS\, UNITED KINGDOM\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY4 5RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Heritage Tour
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SUMMARY:Romeo and Juliet at Soulton Hall with British Touring Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:British Touring Shakespeare return to Soulton Hall this summer\, renewing a long and celebrated association. \nThis performance brings the Bard’s most iconic tragedy to a site that stood as a center of Renaissance culture and thought during the mid-Tudor period\, just before the Elizabethan era began. \n[Click here for the ticket link]\nThe tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is rooted not just in a feud\, but in the coercive\, abusive structures imposed by an older generation. \nThis production handles the play’s themes with the seriousness they deserve\, stripping away sentiment to reveal a story of survival and rebellion. \nBitish Touring Shakespeare performing at Soulton Hall (Two Gentilmen of Verona\, 2020) \nAs the sun sets over the Soulton landscape\, we witness the giddy\, heart-racing love of youth as an act of courageous resistance. \nIn a world defined by dysfunctional factionalism and the darkening skies of parental tyranny\, this love becomes\, seemingly\, the only space of authenticity. \nBritish Touring Shakespare bring MSND to Soulton (2025) \nWatching this exploration of a society torn apart by rival factions is uniquely powerful at Soulton Hall. \nOur site is a rare Tudor survivor\, built by Sir Rowland Hill in the 1550s during a time of immense political danger. Sir Rowland—the inspiration for “Old Sir Rowland”—designed this landscape as a monument to harmony and humanist ideals. \nThere is no better setting to witness the tragic cost of conflict and the struggle for agency. \n\n“Tragedy at its best\, alfresco and with the pungency of the night.” — Andrew Liddle\, The Stage \n\n\nPlan Your Visit\n\n\nSeating: The performance is held on the lawn. Please bring your own low-backed chairs or blankets for your comfort. \n\n\nPicnics: We invite you to bring a picnic to enjoy as the gates open. Local refreshments will also be available on-site. \n\n\nThe Elements: The play will proceed in most weather conditions. We recommend bringing waterproofs and warm layers for when the sun sets. \n\n\nHistory: Arrive early to experience the unique Tudor architecture and the quiet gravity of the estate. \n\n\nRomeo and Juliet\, performed by Sudden (Impulse at Soulton Hall 2021)
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/romeo-and-juliet-at-soulton-hall-with-british-touring-shakespeare/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Drama and theatre
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SUMMARY:Macbeth at Soulton Hall: A Folk-Horror Awakening
DESCRIPTION:“Something Wicked This Way Comes”: The Self-Destructive Path to an Unworthy Crown\nThis August\, the atmosphere at Soulton Hall shifts from sanctuary to shadow. \nIn a striking theatrical event\, The Whole Pack\, a daring all-female ensemble\, brings a visceral folk-horror interpretation of Macbeth to a landscape that has watched centuries of history unfold. \n[Click here for tickets ] \nThe Performance\nShakespeare meets folk horror in this tale of ambition\, prophecy\, and the corrosive effects of power. This production strips the “Scottish Play” to its blood-stained bones\, exploring what happens when the bonds of a mutual society are traded for the sake of a solitary crown. \nAs the prophecy takes hold: \n\n“It will have blood\, they say; blood will have blood.” \n\nThe Story: A Breakdown of Trust\nThe play opens in the aftermath of a violent uprising. Macbeth\, a heroic victor\, has crushed a rebellion to secure the peace. But the “worthy gentleman” soon discovers that greed is a poison. \nGazing into the mist of Soulton Wood summons the ancient energy of Birnam Wood; amidst the shifting shadows\, the ally of the trees remains your only comfort—until the wood itself begins to move \nLooking toward the mist of Soulton Wood will conjure the energy of Birnam Wood; in the shifting shadows\, the ally of the trees is your only comfort—until the wood itself begins to move. \nSpurred by a dark prophecy\, Macbeth abandons the strength of mutual protection and shared values. As he chooses a path of violence\, we witness the terrifying reality of a world where the ties that bind a community are severed. It is a visceral reminder that when a society breaks down under the weight of individual greed\, the only harvest is shadow and fear. \nThe Setting: The Ancient Watch of Soulton Wood\nSoulton Hall provides a hauntingly perfect backdrop for this exploration of fate. For this performance\, the audience looks toward the deep\, shadowed expanse of Soulton Wood. \nAs the light fades\, the trees carry the heavy\, ancient energy of Birnam Wood\, where nature and the supernatural collide. This landscape was shaped in the 1500s by Sir Rowland Hill—a “virtuous survivor” of a dangerous age who understood that a nation’s soul is found in its mutual care for one another. \nIn the gathering dusk\, the silence of the grounds becomes a watchful presence. As the sun sets\, the line between the physical world and the world of the Weird Sisters thins\, making the ancient soil of Soulton a silent participant in this tale of “foul and fair.” \nA fracturing of mutual trust: witness the corrosive effects of greed as Lady Macbeth brings her relentless ambition to Soulton with The Whole Pack Theatre—a sinister capper to a crown won through the abuse of the common weal. (Image: British Touring Shakespeare’s FRANKENSTEIN at Soulton Hall) \nAbout the Company\nThe Whole Pack is an all-female Shakespeare company bringing something daring and different to the stage. By stripping away traditional casting\, they breathe new intensity into the classics\, proving that the corrosive effects of power are a universal human struggle. \nMid Summer Night’s Dream – cast in the Epidaurus Court at Soulton. Wholepack Theatre. \nReviews of Previous Productions: \n\n\n“The love of Shakespeare’s language is apparent in its delivery… This company have great promise\, and a close eye should be kept on their future work.” — Caroline Worswick\, North West End Theatre \n\n\n“It’s colourful\, full of humour and very beautiful: one of those rare shows in which it was quite difficult not to smile with pleasure throughout.” — Susan Elkin \n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, 29th August \n\n\nTime: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM \n\n\nLocation: Soulton Hall\, B5065\, Wem\, SY4 5RS \n\n\nMacbeth at Soulton Hall Brought By The Whole Pack Theatre
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/macbeth-at-soulton-hall-a-folk-horror-awakening/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Drama and theatre
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SUMMARY:“I Like This Place”: As You Like It at Soulton Hall
DESCRIPTION:Experience a profound homecoming this summer as The Whole Pack Theatre brings William Shakespeare’s As You Like It to the grounds of Soulton Hall. There is a deep\, quiet power in watching these scenes unfold here; the connection between the text and the estate is part of the very fabric of the house. \nTheatre in Epidaurus Court\, Soulton Hall \nThe Spirit of Sir Rowland\nThe play finds its moral anchor in the memory of “Old Sir Rowland.” For those who know the history of this land\, he is far more than a character on a page. He serves as a tribute to Sir Rowland Hill\, the Tudor polymath and relative of William Shakespeare who once held these lands. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				AS YOU LIKE IT Blue Plaque at Soulton Hall\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				‘Old’ Sir Rowland\, Hill – Shakespearian hero. \n				\n		\n\nAs Orlando declares: \n\n“I am no villain; \nI am the youngest son of Sir Rowland de Boys… \nThe spirit of my father grows strong in me.” \n\nTo witness this story at Soulton is to attend a homecoming. It honors the ancestral link between the family of the playwright and the Hill legacy. \nWholepack Theatre on a previous visit to Soulton \nA Sanctuary for Creative Defiance\nThis production frames the Forest of Arden as a haven for independent thought—a theme that has resonated within the walls of Soulton for centuries. The Hall was built as a refuge during an era of great upheaval\, designed to protect art\, music\, and ideas. \nJust as the characters in the play flee a restrictive court to find freedom in the woods\, Soulton has long served as a place where the spirit can flourish. The choice of the Epidaurus Court for this performance emphasizes this\, echoing ancient traditions of theater as a space for healing and reflection. \nThe Living Forest of Arden\nThere is a unique magic to watching this story in the Epidaurus Court. As the characters venture into exile\, the audience can look out from the performance site and see Soulton Wood standing on the horizon. \nSoulton Wood in bluebell time- inspiration to Thomas Lodge and William Shakespeare \nThis is not a distant\, abstract setting; it is the very forest that likely provided inspiration to Thomas Lodge and William Shakespeare. When Rosalind arrives and says\, “I like this place\, and willingly could waste my time in it\,” she speaks for everyone who has ever found peace under these trees. \nEvent Details\nJoin an all-female company as they bring new energy to these timeless themes of liberty and the triumph of the creative spirit. \n\n\nDate: Sunday\, August 30\, 2026 \n\n\nTime: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \n\n\nLocation: The Epidaurus Court\, Soulton Hall \n\n\nPerformance: The Whole Pack Theatre \n\n\n[Click Here to Purchase Tickets]\nThe “Dancing Pavement” at Soulton records the dance of harmony that concludes the play\, showing this site was always intended to be a stage for reconciliation and joy. \nWhole Pack Theatre @Souton Hall with AS YOU LIKE IT
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/i-like-this-place-as-you-like-it-at-soulton-hall/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T210000
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SUMMARY:Hamlet at Soulton Hall
DESCRIPTION:Hamlet: A Stalled Reckoning in the Moot Hall \nIt is with great pleasure that we announce the next chapter in our theatrical journey: Hamlet\, directed by Naomi Coleman. \n[Link: tickets for 05 September]\n[Link: tickets for 06 September]\nOn September 5 and September 6\, 2026\, Soulton Hall will host a candlelight production of this masterpiece\, led by the visionary Naomi Coleman and the Aethelflaed Theatre Company. \nThis production represents the conclusion of a remarkable seven-year cycle. Over this period\, all the world has indeed been a stage here at Soulton\, as we have platformed masterpieces ranging from Macbeth and As You Like It to Romeo and Juliet. Now\, we prepare to unlock this particular tragedy and add it to the Soulton canon. \nIn Hamlet\, the “law’s delay” is no accident; it is a calculated tool for those who believe their titles and their capacity for obstruction grant them immunity from the rules. \nPolonius embodies this “insolence of office.” As a fantasist who intercepts private correspondence and then manipulates reports\, he manufactures narratives to serve his own ends. His actions represent a dangerous overreach\, doubling down on his initial transgressions to create a false pretext in an attempt to bury the truth of his own conduct. When mutual obligations are so perversely broken\, such figures rely on the system to run down the clock\, hoping a manufactured fiction will eventually replace the facts. \nThe Moot Hall at Soulton Hall \nShakespeare understood that the law is a noble instrument\, yet one that can be rendered “tedious brief” when met with a refusal to meet a mutual obligation. This production serves as a reckoning for those who confect wounds to hide their own dirt\, or who feign integrity while remaining deeply blemished. It is for those who think they can step outside the law to build a fantasy at the expense of others. \nWe invite you to join us as we bring the echoes of the seventeenth century into conversation with the challenges of our own time\, witnessing the exposure of the “whips and scorns of time” before the turning point. \n‘Soulton Hall at Night \nThe choice of venue is paramount. This production will take place within our seventeenth-century courtroom\, the Historic Moot Hall. This space carries the distinct weight of regional trials and historical judgment. Crucially\, it stands on the foundation of Old Sir Rowland’s great hall—a location intimately familiar to the writer of the original source texts that Shakespeare transformed into his greatest works. \nThere is a profound resonance in hearing the Prince wrestle with “the law’s delay” and the “shuffling” of institutions within these specific walls. In a room built for the weighing of truths\, the struggle of Hamlet is not merely with legalities\, but with the frustration of a stalled reckoning—an ancient weight carried by those waiting for an entity to do what is right. \nSoulton Court at night \nJOIN US Septmber 6 & September 7\, 2026 The Moot Hall\, Soulton Hall \nSpecific performance times and ticketing details will be released in the coming weeks. We look forward to welcoming you to this landmark event.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/hamlet-at-soulton-hall/2026-09-05/
CATEGORIES:Drama and theatre
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SUMMARY:The Vault is Open: Access Heritage Tours
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, Soulton Hall has been more than a home; it is a coded message in stone\, designed by Sir Rowland Hill during a time of great peril. \nOur walls hold defiance\, sanctuary\, and the dawn of the Elizabethan Golden Age. \nJoin us for an intimate tour\, typically led by a member of the family. Should they be unavailable\, the tour will be led by one of our expert historians\, guaranteeing an authoritative and insightful experience. \nYou will step beyond the usual view to discover the building’s deeply layered\, sometimes secret\, heritage. These tours are your chance to unravel the truth\, stand in the footsteps of history\, and explore a tangible connection to the Tudor and Elizabethan periods. \nShakespeare\, Sanctuary\, and the Golden Age\nSoulton Hall is a tangible connection to the Tudor Period and the Elizabethan Golden Age. Sir Rowland\, a pivotal figure on the Privy Councils of four monarchs\, defied oppression by transforming his home into a clandestine base for work on publishing the Geneva Bible and the settelement it was delivered in to. \nThe house’s unique history and artistic network inspired William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy\, As You Like It. This connection is fndamental\, linking Soulton to the Lodge family and Thomas Lodge\, the writer of the source book\, Rosalynde (1590) and the dance of harmony that concludes the play. \nWhat You Will Explore on the Tour \nYour journey into the past includes unique access to: \n\nThe Concealed Chapel fivate family Prayer Room and Priest’s Hide\nThe ‘As You Like It‘ Dancing Pavement and the Rowland Hill Furniture\nA deeper sense of the Renaissance Codes woven into the structure\nThe Chess Court and Wren Steps\n\nThe tour concludes with a traditional cup of tea and a slice of cake\, offering time to reflect on the secrets you have unveiled. \nBooking Details and Availability\nJoin a popular Historic Houses Association Heritage Access House Tour. These special tours typically take place on select Sundays throughout the year. \nBooking is essential as spaces are strictly limited to preserve the intimate nature of the exploration. \nFollow the link below to view dates and book via the HHA site: \nhttps://www.historichouses.org/house/soulton-hall/visit/
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/hha-heritage-access-tour-3-2/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Soulton Hall\, Soulton Hall\, Soulton Road\, Wem\, SHREWSBURY\, SY4 5RS\, UNITED KINGDOM\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY4 5RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Heritage Tour
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T210000
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SUMMARY:Hamlet at Soulton Hall
DESCRIPTION:Hamlet: A Stalled Reckoning in the Moot Hall \nIt is with great pleasure that we announce the next chapter in our theatrical journey: Hamlet\, directed by Naomi Coleman. \n[Link: tickets for 05 September]\n[Link: tickets for 06 September]\nOn September 5 and September 6\, 2026\, Soulton Hall will host a candlelight production of this masterpiece\, led by the visionary Naomi Coleman and the Aethelflaed Theatre Company. \nThis production represents the conclusion of a remarkable seven-year cycle. Over this period\, all the world has indeed been a stage here at Soulton\, as we have platformed masterpieces ranging from Macbeth and As You Like It to Romeo and Juliet. Now\, we prepare to unlock this particular tragedy and add it to the Soulton canon. \nIn Hamlet\, the “law’s delay” is no accident; it is a calculated tool for those who believe their titles and their capacity for obstruction grant them immunity from the rules. \nPolonius embodies this “insolence of office.” As a fantasist who intercepts private correspondence and then manipulates reports\, he manufactures narratives to serve his own ends. His actions represent a dangerous overreach\, doubling down on his initial transgressions to create a false pretext in an attempt to bury the truth of his own conduct. When mutual obligations are so perversely broken\, such figures rely on the system to run down the clock\, hoping a manufactured fiction will eventually replace the facts. \nThe Moot Hall at Soulton Hall \nShakespeare understood that the law is a noble instrument\, yet one that can be rendered “tedious brief” when met with a refusal to meet a mutual obligation. This production serves as a reckoning for those who confect wounds to hide their own dirt\, or who feign integrity while remaining deeply blemished. It is for those who think they can step outside the law to build a fantasy at the expense of others. \nWe invite you to join us as we bring the echoes of the seventeenth century into conversation with the challenges of our own time\, witnessing the exposure of the “whips and scorns of time” before the turning point. \n‘Soulton Hall at Night \nThe choice of venue is paramount. This production will take place within our seventeenth-century courtroom\, the Historic Moot Hall. This space carries the distinct weight of regional trials and historical judgment. Crucially\, it stands on the foundation of Old Sir Rowland’s great hall—a location intimately familiar to the writer of the original source texts that Shakespeare transformed into his greatest works. \nThere is a profound resonance in hearing the Prince wrestle with “the law’s delay” and the “shuffling” of institutions within these specific walls. In a room built for the weighing of truths\, the struggle of Hamlet is not merely with legalities\, but with the frustration of a stalled reckoning—an ancient weight carried by those waiting for an entity to do what is right. \nSoulton Court at night \nJOIN US Septmber 6 & September 7\, 2026 The Moot Hall\, Soulton Hall \nSpecific performance times and ticketing details will be released in the coming weeks. We look forward to welcoming you to this landmark event.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/hamlet-at-soulton-hall/2026-09-06/
CATEGORIES:Drama and theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T181947
CREATED:20260721T113238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T113345Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop on the regional creative economy in the West Midlands\, organized by the University of Warwick.
DESCRIPTION:Workshop on the regional creative economy in the West Midlands\, organized by the University of Warwick.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/workshop-on-the-regional-creative-economy-in-the-west-midlands-organized-by-the-university-of-warwick/
LOCATION:The Shirehall\, Abbey Foregate\,\, Shrewsbury\, SY2 6LY
CATEGORIES:Civic Event,Private Event (not open to general public)
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T115551Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking Event\, Malibu\, California
DESCRIPTION:Provisionally\, there will be a seaking event in Malibu\, California that engages with the legacy of Old Sir Rowland Hill and As You Like It. \n  \nPlease note this event has been postponed.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/speaking-event-malibu-california/
CATEGORIES:Civic Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T154500
DTSTAMP:20260726T181947
CREATED:20251103T093346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T120348Z
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SUMMARY:The Vault is Open: Access Heritage Tours
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, Soulton Hall has been more than a home; it is a coded message in stone\, designed by Sir Rowland Hill during a time of great peril. \nOur walls hold defiance\, sanctuary\, and the dawn of the Elizabethan Golden Age. \nJoin us for an intimate tour\, typically led by a member of the family. Should they be unavailable\, the tour will be led by one of our expert historians\, guaranteeing an authoritative and insightful experience. \nYou will step beyond the usual view to discover the building’s deeply layered\, sometimes secret\, heritage. These tours are your chance to unravel the truth\, stand in the footsteps of history\, and explore a tangible connection to the Tudor and Elizabethan periods. \nShakespeare\, Sanctuary\, and the Golden Age\nSoulton Hall is a tangible connection to the Tudor Period and the Elizabethan Golden Age. Sir Rowland\, a pivotal figure on the Privy Councils of four monarchs\, defied oppression by transforming his home into a clandestine base for work on publishing the Geneva Bible and the settelement it was delivered in to. \nThe house’s unique history and artistic network inspired William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy\, As You Like It. This connection is fndamental\, linking Soulton to the Lodge family and Thomas Lodge\, the writer of the source book\, Rosalynde (1590) and the dance of harmony that concludes the play. \nWhat You Will Explore on the Tour \nYour journey into the past includes unique access to: \n\nThe Concealed Chapel fivate family Prayer Room and Priest’s Hide\nThe ‘As You Like It‘ Dancing Pavement and the Rowland Hill Furniture\nA deeper sense of the Renaissance Codes woven into the structure\nThe Chess Court and Wren Steps\n\nThe tour concludes with a traditional cup of tea and a slice of cake\, offering time to reflect on the secrets you have unveiled. \nBooking Details and Availability\nJoin a popular Historic Houses Association Heritage Access House Tour. These special tours typically take place on select Sundays throughout the year. \nBooking is essential as spaces are strictly limited to preserve the intimate nature of the exploration. \nFollow the link below to view dates and book via the HHA site: \nhttps://www.historichouses.org/house/soulton-hall/visit/
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/hha-heritage-access-tour-3-2/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Soulton Hall\, Soulton Hall\, Soulton Road\, Wem\, SHREWSBURY\, SY4 5RS\, UNITED KINGDOM\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY4 5RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Heritage Tour
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
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SUMMARY:Attendance at Windsor Castle this week to attend scheduled meetings
DESCRIPTION:Attendance at Windsor Castle this week to attend scheduled meetings.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/attendance-at-windsor-castle-this-week-to-attend-scheduled-meetings/
CATEGORIES:Private Event (not open to general public)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T140000
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SUMMARY:The Vault is Open: Access Heritage Tours
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, Soulton Hall has been more than a home; it is a coded message in stone\, designed by Sir Rowland Hill during a time of great peril. \nOur walls hold defiance\, sanctuary\, and the dawn of the Elizabethan Golden Age. \nJoin us for an intimate tour\, typically led by a member of the family. Should they be unavailable\, the tour will be led by one of our expert historians\, guaranteeing an authoritative and insightful experience. \nYou will step beyond the usual view to discover the building’s deeply layered\, sometimes secret\, heritage. These tours are your chance to unravel the truth\, stand in the footsteps of history\, and explore a tangible connection to the Tudor and Elizabethan periods. \nShakespeare\, Sanctuary\, and the Golden Age\nSoulton Hall is a tangible connection to the Tudor Period and the Elizabethan Golden Age. Sir Rowland\, a pivotal figure on the Privy Councils of four monarchs\, defied oppression by transforming his home into a clandestine base for work on publishing the Geneva Bible and the settelement it was delivered in to. \nThe house’s unique history and artistic network inspired William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy\, As You Like It. This connection is fndamental\, linking Soulton to the Lodge family and Thomas Lodge\, the writer of the source book\, Rosalynde (1590) and the dance of harmony that concludes the play. \nWhat You Will Explore on the Tour \nYour journey into the past includes unique access to: \n\nThe Concealed Chapel fivate family Prayer Room and Priest’s Hide\nThe ‘As You Like It‘ Dancing Pavement and the Rowland Hill Furniture\nA deeper sense of the Renaissance Codes woven into the structure\nThe Chess Court and Wren Steps\n\nThe tour concludes with a traditional cup of tea and a slice of cake\, offering time to reflect on the secrets you have unveiled. \nBooking Details and Availability\nJoin a popular Historic Houses Association Heritage Access House Tour. These special tours typically take place on select Sundays throughout the year. \nBooking is essential as spaces are strictly limited to preserve the intimate nature of the exploration. \nFollow the link below to view dates and book via the HHA site: \nhttps://www.historichouses.org/house/soulton-hall/visit/
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/hha-heritage-access-tour-3-2/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Soulton Hall\, Soulton Hall\, Soulton Road\, Wem\, SHREWSBURY\, SY4 5RS\, UNITED KINGDOM\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY4 5RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Heritage Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTSTAMP:20260726T181947
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SUMMARY:Preliminary Issue Trial Opening in NFU Mutual Group Action
DESCRIPTION:Case Name: \n\nSouth Farm Ltd & Others and\nInnventure Ltd & Others v. NFU Mutual\n\nCourt: \n\nHigh Court of Justice\, Business and Property Courts (Commercial Court)\n\nDate: \n\nTuesday\, 10 November 2026\n\nTime: \n\nAfternoon Session (Typically 2:00 PM)\n\nLocation: \n\nExpected to be The Rolls Building\, Fetter Lane\, London\n\nEvent Summary\nThis hearing marks the start of the substantive oral arguments in the Preliminary Issue Trial against NFU Mutual. After 1.5 days of judicial pre-reading (beginning Monday\, 9 November)\, the court will sit to determine critical legal questions regarding COVID-19 business interruption claims. \nWhy This is Significant\n\n\nSystemic Importance: This is one of the largest group actions against a single insurer\, representing over 100 venues (hospitality and farming businesses). \n\n\nKey Issues: The court will decide if NFU Mutual’s policy wordings—specifically the definition of an “incident”—cover the 2020 lockdowns. It will also address the AICOW (Additional Increased Cost of Working) provisions\, which could significantly increase the insurer’s total financial exposure. \n\n\nLong-Awaited: Policyholders have been seeking remedies for over half a decade; this trial follows a critical Case Management Conference held in December 2025 that joined the two largest claim groups together. \n\n\n\nSchedule at a Glance\n\n\n\nDate\nPhase\nDetail\n\n\n\n\nMon\, 9 Nov\nJudicial Reading\nCourt not in session; Judge reviewing evidence.\n\n\nTue\, 10 Nov (AM)\nJudicial Reading\nFinal pre-reading for the Bench.\n\n\nTue\, 10 Nov (PM)\nOpening Day\nSubstantive hearing commences.\n\n\n11 – 13 Nov\nOral Arguments\nEvidence and legal submissions continue.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/preliminary-issue-trial-opening-in-nfu-mutual-group-action/
CATEGORIES:Civic Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260726T181947
CREATED:20251208T153121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T153121Z
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SUMMARY:Ecumenical Service for St. Erkenwald's Day
DESCRIPTION:A special ecumenical service of reflection and worship will be held to mark the Feast Day of St. Erkenwald\, the patron saint of London. \nThis inclusive service welcomes attendees from all faiths and denominations\, honouring Soulton Hall’s history as a place of sanctuary and the spirit of religious harmony promoted by its builder\, Sir Rowland Hill. The service also acknowledges the recently emerged historical evidence linking St. Erkenwald’s legacy directly to the Hall. \nThis event is part of the Hall’s ongoing commitment to ecumenism and the preservation of nationally significant religious heritage.
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/ecumenical-service-for-st-erkenwalds-day/
CATEGORIES:Faith Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T154500
DTSTAMP:20260726T181947
CREATED:20251103T093346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T120348Z
UID:10000202-1796565600-1796571900@soultonhall.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Vault is Open: Access Heritage Tours
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, Soulton Hall has been more than a home; it is a coded message in stone\, designed by Sir Rowland Hill during a time of great peril. \nOur walls hold defiance\, sanctuary\, and the dawn of the Elizabethan Golden Age. \nJoin us for an intimate tour\, typically led by a member of the family. Should they be unavailable\, the tour will be led by one of our expert historians\, guaranteeing an authoritative and insightful experience. \nYou will step beyond the usual view to discover the building’s deeply layered\, sometimes secret\, heritage. These tours are your chance to unravel the truth\, stand in the footsteps of history\, and explore a tangible connection to the Tudor and Elizabethan periods. \nShakespeare\, Sanctuary\, and the Golden Age\nSoulton Hall is a tangible connection to the Tudor Period and the Elizabethan Golden Age. Sir Rowland\, a pivotal figure on the Privy Councils of four monarchs\, defied oppression by transforming his home into a clandestine base for work on publishing the Geneva Bible and the settelement it was delivered in to. \nThe house’s unique history and artistic network inspired William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy\, As You Like It. This connection is fndamental\, linking Soulton to the Lodge family and Thomas Lodge\, the writer of the source book\, Rosalynde (1590) and the dance of harmony that concludes the play. \nWhat You Will Explore on the Tour \nYour journey into the past includes unique access to: \n\nThe Concealed Chapel fivate family Prayer Room and Priest’s Hide\nThe ‘As You Like It‘ Dancing Pavement and the Rowland Hill Furniture\nA deeper sense of the Renaissance Codes woven into the structure\nThe Chess Court and Wren Steps\n\nThe tour concludes with a traditional cup of tea and a slice of cake\, offering time to reflect on the secrets you have unveiled. \nBooking Details and Availability\nJoin a popular Historic Houses Association Heritage Access House Tour. These special tours typically take place on select Sundays throughout the year. \nBooking is essential as spaces are strictly limited to preserve the intimate nature of the exploration. \nFollow the link below to view dates and book via the HHA site: \nhttps://www.historichouses.org/house/soulton-hall/visit/
URL:https://soultonhall.co.uk/event/hha-heritage-access-tour-3-2/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:Soulton Hall\, Soulton Hall\, Soulton Road\, Wem\, SHREWSBURY\, SY4 5RS\, UNITED KINGDOM\, Shrewsbury\, Shropshire\, SY4 5RS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Heritage Tour
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