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Make the most of the last week of the summer holidays!
Soak up the Great British Summer with all the family, with fairground games, circus skills, puppets and more at English Heritage sites across the country.
Witness a live-action Legendary Joust at Bolsover Castle, or watch gallant medieval knights battle it out in our Knights Tournaments at Framlingham Castle and Kenilworth Castle.
Celebebrate the August Bank Holiday at Audley End House and Gardens or while away the hours by listening to brilliant live bands in our Sunday music events.
Don't forget, if you book your tickets to our daytime events in advance, you can save 15% on your entry price.
Enjoy a Great British 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 soak up the summer.
Plus, kids can grab a souvenir passport and collect special stamps to complete their summer adventure.
Plan your summer days outKnights' tournaments and legendary jousts
Get up close to the action as rival knights compete in the ultimate tests of strength and skill!
Get thee to a Knights’ Tournament at Framlingham Castle and Kenilworth Castle to be transported to the front row of 13th century action as you watch four armoured knights and their squires clash in a series of gruelling rounds of medieval hand-to-hand combat.
Or, experience the exhilarating speed and skill of a Legendary Medieval Joust at Bolsover Castle and watch our fearless knights and their magnificent horses charge at each other at full speed in an unforgettable display.
Find a joust or knights' tournamentEnjoy the August Bank Holiday Weekend
Spend the bank holiday weekend, from Saturday 29 - Monday 31 August, relaxing and listening to live music in the beautiful surroundings at Audley End House and Gardens.
Bring your chairs or blankets, grab a refreshing treat from our café and enjoy a wonderful day of music.
You can also enjoy Victorian Falconry and our fabulous artisan pop-up market too.
This is all included in your general admission. Book early and save 15%. Members go free.
Book your visit to Audley End House and GardensSee 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.
Book your visit to Dracula at Whitby AbbeySpend 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.
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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.
Book tickets for The Battle of HastingsMembers' 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.
Explore all Members' EventsBecome a member with 25% off
Enjoy 25% off a year of unforgettable days out when you become a member this summer. Use code EHSUM26 and enjoy a Great British Summer with free unlimited entry for you and up to six kids to over 400 historic sites including Stonehenge, Dover Castle and Hadrian's Wall.
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