What's On
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What's On

Soak up the last of the summer holidays by having a Great British Summer with all the family, by joining in with fairground games, circus skills, puppets and more at English Heritage sites across the country.

Spend a Sunday in September by listening to live music across England.

Join us for BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair as it returns to Audley End House and Gardens this September.

On the very spot where King Harold and Duke William fought in 1066, don't miss the Battle of Hastings reenactment.

Don't forget, if you book your tickets to our daytime events in advance, you can save 15% on your entry price.

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Soak up the last of the Summer

Celebrate a classic Great British Summer at our sites across the country.

Enjoy the fairground activities, pick up new tricks at the circus skills station and dive in to some puppet antics. Kick back in a deck chair with a delicious ice cream and enjoy the last week of the holidays.

Plus, kids can grab a souvenir passport and collect special stamps to complete their summer adventure.

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See Dracula at Whitby Abbey

Immerse yourself in the world of Dracula this summer at Whitby Abbey - the site that inspired it all.

From Saturday 25 July - Tuesday 1 September, enjoy our popular performer-led Dracula plays every Saturday to Tuesday, bringing the iconic story to life within the dramatic Abbey grounds.

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Spend a Sunday listening to live music

Bring your chairs or blankets, grab a refreshing treat from our café and enjoy a wonderful day of music.

Join us on Sundays in September at:

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Immerse yourself in culture at Kenwood

Join us for The Financial Times Weekend Festival at Kenwood on Saturday 5 September. The festival will bring together leading voices from business, politics, culture, food, fashion and the arts, including Richard E. Grant and Mary Beard, for a day of lively debate and conversation.

On Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 September the world’s largest philosophy and music festival, HowTheLightGetsIn returns to Kenwood. Expect thought-provoking debates, fascinating talks from leading thinkers, live music, comedy, great food and plenty of opportunities to explore something new.

And, throughout the month, you can join us for evenings of live music, including a Jazz night, Choral singing evenings and live organ and string concerts too.

See what's on at Kenwood this month
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BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD AUTUMN FAIR

The BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair returns to Audley End House and Gardens from Friday 11 - Sunday 13 September.

Look forward to a day out packed with seasonal garden inspiration, expertise from a line-up including Gardeners’ World presenters Adam Frost, Frances Tophill, Ashley Edwards and Sue Kent.

Tickets include entry to Audley End House and Gardens. Members can enjoy the Autumn Fair at Audley End with special ticket prices and extra benefits too.

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Discover somewhere new in September

Thanks to our amazing volunteers and partners across the country, we're offering free in-person events across the country this September to celebrate our heritage and history as part of Heritage Open Days.

Join us across England between Friday 11 - Sunday 20 September for walking and guided tours, interior openings, short talks and more.

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The Battle of Hastings

960 years since the Battle of Hastings took place, the one and only re-enactment returns.

On the very spot where King Harold and Duke William fought in 1066, over 500 reenactors will recreate the drama and intensity of this legendary conflict - and you can see it first-hand.

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Members' Events

Exclusively for you, our Members' Events offer behind-the-scenes access to our sites and expert tours. From London blue-plaque walks to visits to our archaeological stores, you can get up and close to heritage with our historians.

Bookings are now open for upcoming Members' events.

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5-star membership. Explore over 400 historic sites

Join today and enjoy unlimited historic days out across over 400 sites for the entire year and with free kids entry, there’s no better time to join and start making new memories all year round.

Plus your support for us as a charity means you're helping to protect heritage sites for generations to come.

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