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What's On

Feel great at our unmissable historic events taking place across the country this autumn.

Gaze skywards in awe as a spectacular collection of birds take flight at our historic falconry events.

If you fancy something relaxing, spend a Sunday listening to live music in the beautiful surroundings of our historic houses and castles.

And be sure to book your tickets for our Halloween and Christmas events - it's never too early to get ahead of the game!

Members enjoy free or discounted entry to events - join today to unlock a whole year of great days out.

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Historical falconry

Join our time-travelling falconers for awe–inspiring displays of falconry and hawking at our historic sites.

Gaze skywards in awe as a spectacular collection of birds take flight to soar and swoop in flying displays throughout the day.

Dover Castle: 21 - 22 September

Audley End Castle and Gardens: 28 - 29 September

Framlingham Castle: 5 - 6 October

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MUSIC ON A SUNDAY

Spend a relaxing Sunday listening to live music in the beautiful surroundings of our historic houses and castles this September.

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

Bolsover Castle

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The Grand Stonehenge Dahlia Show

See spectacular floral displays at Stonehenge this September as we travel back in time to the Victorian dahlia shows. Discover expertly crafted floral sculptures, admire locally grown dahlias and vote for your favourite in our take on a traditional show.

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CLASSIC CARS AT GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL

Experience the charm of classic cars displayed outside the historic Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire. Admire vintage vehicles in a picturesque setting, blending automotive history with medieval architecture.

A perfect outing for car enthusiasts and history lovers alike, where past and present come together for an unforgettable event!

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The Battle of Hastings

This October, step into the scene of England’s most famous battle. Witness warriors clash and mud fly as over 300 re-enactors bring the Battle of Hastings to life on the very spot where it was fought in 1066.

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Halloween events

Find ghoulishly great-value days out at our Halloween events taking place across the country this October half-term.

Follow trails of clues on our family Halloween quests and join storytellers for spooky woodland walks.

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CHRISTMAS

Whether you're looking for dazzling light displays, the wardrobe leading to Narnia or the true spirit of Christmas, make this season magical with festive events for the whole family.

Celebrate the season with traditional carol services and wreath-making workshops, and fill your weekends with Christmas joy at our Festive Fun events.

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    This September, we’ve got plenty of ideas to help inspire your visits. Enjoy a host of showstopping events, find inspiration for family days out or uncover places that have inspired iconic English literature.

  • Things to do on a rainy day

    If you're looking for rainy-day ideas, we have plenty of historic places in which the family can hide, play and enjoy a great day out, whatever the weather may have in store.

  • Become a member

    As an English Heritage member you can delve far deeper into our history. Join today to get unlimited access to the spectacular places where history really happened.