What's On
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What's On

Make the most of autumn with historic days out across the country.

Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display at Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, with food stalls and entertainment for all the family.

Herd your family together for baaa-rilliant Shaun The Sheep trails at Wrest Park and Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens.

And it's not too early to plan for the festive season with our Christmas events - it's just round the corner you know!

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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A colourful fireworks display at Kenilworth Castle.

Kenilworth fireworks spectacular

On Saturday 8 November 2025, enjoy the town’s biggest fireworks display at Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, with food stalls and entertainment for all the family.

Book for Kenilworth Round Table Fireworks

Find the Flock Christmas Trail

Herd your family together for a baaa-rilliant Christmas trail at Wrest Park and Belsay Hall this festive season.

Grab a trail map and track down twelve super-sized sculptures of Shaun the Sheep designed by different artists.

Once ewe’ve found the flock, toast marshmallows around the fire and get hands-on with Christmas crafts.

Book early and save 15%.

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Meet Father Christmas

Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to tell some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree at our sites across the country this winter.

Enjoy a group storytelling session and then meet the man himself! Every child will receive a traditional present to unwrap as well as memories that will last a lifetime.

Festive Afternoon Tea

This Christmas, start your celebrations with a premium Festive Afternoon Tea and share festive fayre with a selection of sandwiches, cakes and canapés.

Add on a Festive Afternoon Tea experience with your admission:

To book, follow the link, click the red booking button, select your preferred date and select how many tickets you need. You will then have the option to add Festive Afternoon Tea to your visit experience.

If you are a member, please click ‘Member login’ to claim your free site admission. You can then add on the Afternoon Tea experience.

Bird's-eye-view photo of two hands making a Christmas wreath

Wreath-making workshops

Create a festive wreath this Christmas with our gardening teams using natural materials from our historic gardens. You’ll also get a hot drink and Christmas treat while you make your wreath – sure to get you into the spirit of the season!

Christmas carols

  • Carol Concert at Apsley House

    Fri 5 Dec 2025 6pm-8.45pm

    Join us at Apsley House, the home of the Duke of Wellington, for a Christmas Carol Concert in beautiful surroundings.

  • Christ’s College Cambridge Choir Christmas Concert at Audley End

    Sunday 7 and Monday 8 December See below.

    Join us in the magnificent surroundings of the Great Hall at Audley End House and Gardens for a festive Christmas carol concert by Christ’s College Choir.

  • Carols at Bolsover Castle

    Thu 11 Dec 2025

    Join in the Christmas celebrations at Bolsover Castle with traditional carols sung in the stunning surroundings of the Riding School.

  • Carols at Bolsover Castle

    Thu 18 Dec 2025

    Join in the Christmas celebrations at Bolsover Castle with traditional carols sung in the stunning surroundings of the Riding School.

Illustration of a silhouetted Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinkerbell and pirate ship in front of Kenwood and the London skyline

Neverland at Kenwood

This Christmas, step into a story filled with imagination and spectacle.

Follow Tinkerbell on an unforgettable journey through historic Kenwood to a place of magic, imagination and adventure. Leave the ordinary behind and follow the stars through an enchanting new outdoor light trail like no other.

Perfect for those seeking festive fun and a magical Christmas in London. Second to the right, and straight on till morning!

Book for Neverland at Kenwood
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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.

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