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Stop hibernating and start exploring this winter. Check out our brand-new Adventurer’s Checklist: it’s the best way to get your family and friends back out exploring English Heritage sites together!
Join us for tours and cream tea at historic Framlingham Castle.
And there's loads to do with the kids at half-term, including Margaret Cavendish's Mind Lab at Bolsover Castle, knights events at Goodrich Castle, and crafts at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.
Don't forget, if you book your tickets to our daytime events in advance, you can save 15% on your entry price.
Stop hibernating. Start exploring.
Days out are back and we’ve got lots of ideas to get you out and about in 2026.
Check out our brand-new Adventurer’s Checklist: it’s the best way to get your family and friends back out exploring English Heritage sites together.
Start exploringTours and cream tea at Framlingham Castle
Join us for guided tours to find out about Framlingham Castle, ranging from the castle's origins to its role in the making of a queen and its use as an 18th-century workhouse.
The tours will be accompanied by a homemade cream tea in our café.
Margaret Cavendish’s Mind Lab at Bolsover Castle
Step into the mind of Margaret Cavendish this half-term with our interactive family-friendly activities.
Explore a science lab where you can have a go at real experiments that relate to Cavendish’s philosophy and ideas. Expect curiosity cabinets, magnet magic and mind-blowing marshmallows!
Find out more about Margaret Cavendish's Mind LabKnight events at Goodrich Castle
Join us at Goodrich Castle this February half-term for two knight-themed family events.
On Sunday 15 February, experience medieval martial tradition up close with Day of the Knights. See a demonstration of the arming of a knight plus hands-on activities and swordplay demonstrations.
On Saturday 21 February, join the Constable of Goodrich for Sword School. Get hands-on training and discover how a knight learned to fight!
Blood on the Clocktower at Marble Hill
Come and play Blood on the Clocktower, the popular social deduction game, at atmospheric Marble Hill in London.
Our experienced storyteller will guide veteran and first-time players through an afternoon session consisting of two games. Will you be good or evil?!
Book tickets for Blood on the ClocktowerHalf-term crafts at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings for free craft activities this February half-term.
Children can make a brooch, badge or pocket gift with rag-rug-making techniques, weave a braid or friendship bracelet or make a unique doll based on linen motankas.
Book half-term crafts at Shrewsbury Flaxmill MaltingsFive Women of Audley End
To celebrate International Women's Day, join us on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March as five historic women tell their stories of how they made Audley End what it is today - with a bit of friendly rivalry along the way!
Find out more about Five Women at Audley EndArchbishop Celebrations at St Augustine's Abbey
Join us on 25 March to mark the installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally. As part of the celebrations, there'll be tours of the abbey throughout the day.
Find out more about the archibshop celebrations at St Augustine's AbbeyMembers' Events
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