Father's Day events
Treat dad to a memorable day out for Father's Day this June.
There's World War II Weekend at Dover Castle in Kent, or perhaps he'd prefer classic cars at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens in South Yorkshire?
Or why not gift him a whole year of fun-filled days out with an English Heritage membership?
Summer solstice at Stonehenge
This iconic monument is the perfect place to mark the longest day of the year, and you can watch both the sunset on Friday 20 June and the sunrise on Saturday 21 June via our livestreams on YouTube and Facebook.
Find out moreEvening Brunch at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Join us for a Nigerian-infused evening brunch accompanied by old-school, hip hop and Afrobeats music.
Find out moreExclusive evening garden tours
As part of our partnership with the National Garden Scheme, experience the beautiful gardens of Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens and Walmer Castle and Gardens in the early evening when the sites are closed to the public.
The Dance Anthems Orchestra
Join us at the iconic Carlisle Castle (4 July) and Whitby Abbey (11 July) for a night of electrifying beats and orchestral magic!
The Dance Anthems Orchestra will have you grooving to your favourite dance tunes like never before.
Family History Weekend at Kenilworth Castle
Get hands-on with history and learn about Elizabeth I’s visit in 1575. Have a go at junior jousting and sword-skills training and explore the castle on a family-friendly story walk.
Find out more and bookSummer of fun and games
It’s all fun and games at our sites this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into!
Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, East Sussex
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, Cheshire
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Northumberland
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, South Yorkshire
Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight
Dover Castle, Kent
Eltham Palace and Gardens, London
Framlingham Castle, Suffolk
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Osborne, Isle of Wight
Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
Scarborough Castle, North Yorkshire
Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kent
Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire
Wrest Park, Bedfordshire
BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD AUTUMN FAIR
It’s back! The fair will return to Audley End House and Gardens from 29 - 31 August 2025.
BOOK TICKETSThe 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.
Book now and saveMillion and More Appeal
More than 85% of our collections are protected within stores across the country, that's more than a million historic objects. Every piece in our collections tells a story about England's past and helps us to understand our present. We care for these objects to safeguard the stories that define who we are and to ensure they last for future generations.
We urgently need your help to protect these stories and stop them being lost forever.
Donate todayMORE TO EXPLORE
-
Top 5 things to do in June
Watch the summer solstice sunrise at Stonehenge, celebrate Pride Month, treat your dad on Father's Day, start planning your summer and find out how you can volunteer at your local English Heritage site.
-
Family days out
Looking for somewhere where you and the family can get together and create memories? Our special historic places are full of adventures for adults and children alike.
-
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.