A SPECIAL day dedicated to a Tudor queen and former owner of Sudeley Castle and Gardens, is being held on the anniversary weekend of her death.

On Sunday, September 4, the Cotswold Castle is hosting Katherine Parr Day to celebrate the life of the last of Henry VIII’s wives.

Katherine lived and died in the castle, where she still remains today entombed in St Mary’s Church found within the award winning gardens.

As part of the event to mark her death visitors can enjoy a talk, entitled Tudor Ambition, being given by historians Lauren Mackay and Elizabeth Norton.

It will look at the relationships between Katherine Parr, Elizabeth Tudor and the Seymours.

Due to limited availability, visitors must pre-register their interest for the 3pm talk, which includes a book signing, at the castle's Visitor Centre on arrival.

Guides will be delivering themed talks throughout the day, and a special reading from poet Ruth Stacey will take place in the 15th century church.

Actors dressed as Katherine Parr, her husband Thomas Seymour and other Tudor characters will be strolling around the grounds to meet and greet people - ‘Katherine’ wearing the gown she wore in her famous portrait, a copy of which can be seen in the South Hall of the castle.

Visitors can also enjoy a Katherine Parr exhibition at the castle, including the chance to see rare copies of original books written by her, which made Katherine the first queen to have her own work published.

Elizabeth, Lady Ashcombe, who owns and lives at Sudeley Castle and Gardens, said: “Katherine Parr lived at Sudeley many centuries ago, and as a fellow chatelaine of this wonderful castle, I feel a special connection to this Tudor queen.

“She led a fascinating life, and I’m thrilled to be celebrating it with our event. I am sure it will be a special historic and exciting day for all.”

The event, taking place between 10am and 4pm, is included with general admission price, or a 12 month pass.

To book tickets, or for more information, visit sudeleycastle.co.uk.