The Sir Rowland Hill Staircase, from the single phase of construction pre1560
Step beyond the typical view and into Soulton Hall’s deeply layered, sometimes secret, heritage. This is a chance to explore the building as a coded message in stone designed during a time of great peril by those who formed the ultimate Tudor Rebel Alliance.
These are intimate, expert-led tours that offer exclusive access to areas not typically seen by the public, providing a tangible connection to the Tudor and Elizabethan periods.
The Exclusive Tour Experience
Your journey focuses on the Hall’s role as a site of sanctuary and its unique artistic network, which inspired William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, As You Like It.
Access includes:
- The Concealed Chapel (private family Prayer Room and Priest’s Hide).
- The ‘As You Like It’ Dancing Pavement and the Rowland Hill Furniture.
- The Renaissance Codes woven into the structure, highlighting its use in the clandestine work on the Geneva Bible.
- The Chess Court and Wren Steps.
Tours are typically led by a member of the family or an expert historian, guaranteeing an authoritative and insightful experience. The exploration concludes with a traditional cup of tea and a slice of cake.