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What's On

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

Stop hibernating and start exploring this winter. Check out our brand-new Adventurer’s Checklist: it’s the best way to get your family and friends back out exploring English Heritage sites together.

Come and play Blood on the Clocktower, the popular social deduction game, at atmospheric Marble Hill in London.

And join us for tours and cream tea at historic Framlingham Castle.  

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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Stop hibernating. Start exploring.

Days out are back and we’ve got lots of ideas to get you out and about in 2026.

Check out our brand-new Adventurer’s Checklist: it’s the best way to get your family and friends back out exploring English Heritage sites together.

Start exploring
The exterior of Marble Hill at night. There is text on the image that reads 'Blood on the Clocktower'

Blood on the Clocktower at Marble Hill

Come and play Blood on the Clocktower, the popular social deduction game, at atmospheric Marble Hill in London.

Our experienced storyteller will guide veteran and first-time players through an afternoon session consisting of two games. Will you be good or evil?!

Book tickets for Blood on the Clocktower
A view of the redbrick workhouse in the walls of Framlingham Castle.

Tours and cream tea at Framlingham Castle

Join us for guided tours to find out about Framlingham Castle, ranging from the castle's origins to its role in the making of a queen and its use as an 18th-century workhouse.

The tours will be accompanied by a homemade cream tea in our café.

Book for Wed 11 Feb

Book for Fri 27 Feb or Fri 20 Mar

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Half-term crafts at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings for free craft activities this February half-term.

Children can make a brooch, badge or pocket gift with rag-rug-making techniques, weave a braid or friendship bracelet or make a unique doll based on linen motankas.

Book half-term crafts at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
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Margaret Cavendish’s Mind Lab at Bolsover Castle

Step into the mind of Margaret Cavendish this half-term with our interactive family-friendly activities.

Explore a science lab where you can have a go at real experiments that relate to Cavendish’s philosophy and ideas. Expect curiosity cabinets, magnet magic and mind-blowing marshmallows!

Find out more about Margaret Cavendish's Mind Lab
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Archbishop Celebrations at St Augustine's Abbey

Join us on 25 March to mark the installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally. As part of the celebrations, there'll be tours of the abbey throughout the day.

Find out more about the archibshop celebrations at St Augustine's Abbey
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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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