King Charles I is returning to Painswick nearly 400 years after visiting during the English Civil War.

Actor Daniel Williams travels the country, bringing the king back to life in places of historical significance, and has even appeared at Althorp House in front on Earl Spencer.

The 45-year-old was inspired to recreate the monarch after regularly visiting Painswick’s Court House Manor.

Charles stayed there after the siege of Gloucester in 1643. According to local legend he climbed Painswick Beacon and declared: "This must be Paradise". That is thought to be the reason why a nearby hamlet is called Paradise.

Daniel, from Sutton Coldfield, said: "Sitting in the unchanged setting of the Court House I could just imagine King Charles appearing round the corner at any time.

"I felt his his story had been neglected so decided to recreate him.

"I contacted organiser of the Painswick Goodwill Evening and offered my time to appear and give something back to the place it all began and bring history to life for everyone."

This year's Goodwill Evening will take place on Friday, November 30 from 5pm-8pm.

There will be Christmas lights, locally made hot food, children’s games, craft stalls, music and an appearance from the Christmas alpacas.

The theme this year is Extending Goodwill to All, something Charles could be accused of failing to do in a tempestuous reign which ended in civil war and his execution.