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The Tudors

Welcome to our guide to the Tudors, where you can learn about England’s history, discover more about our sites and find loads of fun things to watch, read and do!

Image: an illustration of Henry VIII and his queen enjoying a feast

What's for dinner at the Tudor court?

Feasts were very popular during the medieval period, but Henry VIII took them to a whole new level, with up to 20 dishes served to the diners during a single feast! Find out what was on the menu and download a poster to colour in your own feasting scene. Plus, meet a Tudor cook and have a go at making a recipe inspired by the past!

Join the feast!

  • Learn to draw Henry VIII

    Learn to draw Henry VIII with Kids Rule! magazine illustrator Wesley Robins!  Have a piece of paper and a pen or pencil ready, and draw along, as he shows you step-by-step how to portray this famous Tudor king. 

  • Learn to draw Elizabeth I

    In this video, Wesley will explain step-by-step how to draw Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I – so grab some paper and a pencil or pen and get ready to draw along with him!

  • MEET THE PORTER AT ST MAWES CASTLE

    Discover what life was like for a Porter at St Mawes Castle in Cornwall during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Find out why the castle was an important part of England’s defences and how it was protected.

  • A day in the life of a girl in Tudor England

    What was life like in Tudor England?  Watch this video to discover a day in the life of Frances Anne, daughter of a Tudor earl, who was living at Ashby de la Zouch Castle in Leicestershire in 1544.

  • Meet a Tudor Cook

    Meet Tudor cook Thomas Griffin and find out how to prepare a feast fit for the lord of the manor. Discover what working in the kitchen is like, how to make delicious Tudor biscuits, and what marchpane is!

  • Meet King Henry VIII

    Step back in time to meet Henry VIII, King of England, at Eltham Palace. Discover what it was like to work for the king in a Tudor castle, learn the story behind his six wives and find out about medieval archery.

Read Kids Rule! magazine online

Read Kids Rule! magazine online to learn about life in Stuart England, including why a fabulous garden was created at Kenilworth Castle, what Henry VIII ate at royal feasts and the story of the queen imprisoned at Carlisle. 

The Kids Rule! magazine series follows the history of England, from prehistory to present. It’s designed to help you discover more about the past, through fun facts, illustrated stories, games, puzzles and competitions.

Click or tap the magazine pictures below to get started.

A spotter's guide to... Henry VIII's castles

After separating from the Catholic church, Henry VIII prepared to defend his kingdom by building lots of castles, also known as ‘device forts’, along the English and Welsh coasts – many of which can still be visited today. In this guide, find out more about these fascinating forts and discover what you need to look out for when you visit!

Download the guide

Quiz time!

How well do you know the Tudors? Test your knowledge, and your Tudor table manners, with our fun quizzes.

Download a Tudor poster!

We've created a series of posters showing how people lived in England through the ages, like this one showing life in Tudor England.

Each of the posters follows on from each other, so that when you download them all from the Kids Rule! pages, you can create your own mega timeline of English history!

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