Wolf Hall Weekend: The historical literary event of 2024.
A prestigious event to celebrate and pay tribute to the late multi-award-winning author Dame Hilary Mantel and her Wolf Hall Trilogy - two times winner of the Man Booker Prize and New York Times bestseller.
Entry by a limited number of pre-booked tickets only.
This unique weekend conference, is to be held in the grounds of the beautifully preserved and enchanting Tudor mansion of Cadhay House, near Exeter, East Devon, England. Over two immersive days, this event will feature a star-studded line up of speakers drawn from the stage productions of the trilogy, Tudor history experts, the world of publishing, renown literary critics, writers; and friends of Hilary Mantel.
The attendees will be treated to in-depth and personal reflection on the life and work of Hilary Mantel, and in particular her Wolf Hall Trilogy and its unique impact on the genre of historical fiction. Historians will reveal their impressions of Mantel’s interpretation of the life and times of Thomas Cromwell and his powerful influence on the reign of Henry VIII and his wives, while respected book critics will discuss the late author's gifted and unique approach to her subject.
Cadhay House was one of Hilary's favourite local places to visit when she wrote her Trilogy while living in East Devon,
Additional options for the weekend include limited accommodation at the venue and an evening Tudor Costume Banquet.
Accessibility statement: The event will be held in a ground-level, wheel-chair accessible location on the grounds of Cadhay House, with disabled parking close by the entrance, and accessible toilet facilities upon request within the property. For further information please contact the organiser at info@wolfhallweekend.com