What's On
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What's On

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

We've got a fantastic range of exciting legendary events featuring Romans, pirates, knights, jousts and much more!

And you can keep the little ones entertained with our Summer Explorer Quests at over 29 historic sites across the country.

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

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Looking for a knights' tournament, or is a pirate battle more your style? Search our packed schedule of summer events below

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LEGENDARY SUMMER 2024

Who's ready for adventure? Witness live-action clashes of brave Roman soldiers, gallant medieval knights, jousters and swashbuckling pirates who sailed the English seas. It's a summer of legends with something for everyone at our historic places around the country.

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Summer Explorer Quests

Oh, no! Noble, our trusty guard dog, has lost his shadow. And he needs the help of some little adventurers to find it!

This August, join Noble’s friends and search for his shadow at four different quests at over 29 historical sites across the country to become the ultimate adventurer.

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WREST AT WAR

Wrest Park did its bit for King and Country during the First World War by serving as a military hospital, caring for 1,600 wounded soldiers. This weekend (Saturday 17 - Sunday 18 August), khaki uniforms return as soldiers of both world wars fill the grounds of Wrest Park.

See the weapons of war, vehicles and explosive pyrotechnic displays throughout the day, leading up to our thrilling D-Day battle finale at 3pm each afternoon.

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KIDS' DIG AT STONEHENGE

Bring your budding young archaeologists to try their hand at unearthing the past in our special Stonehenge sandboxes this August.

Artefacts from across the centuries are ready to be excavated, giving children the chance to learn more about the history of Stonehenge through the things that have been left behind.

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FALCONRY

Join our time-travelling falconers for awe–inspiring historical displays of falconry and hawking at sites across the country this summer.

Warkworth Castle - 20-21 August

Chesters Roman Fort - 24-26 August

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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 summer.

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens - throughout August

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens - throughout September

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens - throughout September

Bolsover Castle - throughout September

BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD AUTUMN FAIR

It’s back! The BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair will return to Audley End House and Gardens from 30 August to 1 September.

English Heritage members can click here to benefit from discounted any-time entry tickets, free parking and a BBC Magazine.

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MORE TO EXPLORE

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    This August, our feel-good summer continues! Enjoy great-value days out all summer long and allow yourself to be transported back in time with our legendary events.

  • Dog-friendly days out

    We love dogs as much as you do, so there's no reason to leave your furry friend at home. We've got lots of options for dog-friendly days out at our castles, abbeys and historic gardens.

  • 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.