What's On
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What's On

Feel great at our unmissable historic events taking place this summer.

Follow in the footsteps of our ancestors by watching the summer solstice sunrise at Stonehenge.

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.

And check out our summer of fun and games events - get one step ahead in planning for the school holidays!

English Heritage members can enjoy exclusive access to events - join today to unlock a whole year of great days out.

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Archaeology Store Tours

Join us for behind-the-scenes tours of our Archaeology Stores at Helmsley and Wrest Park.

Guided by members of the collections team, these tours will explore how we look after and care for our collections and highlight some of our favourite finds.

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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.

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Your time starts soon ...

From 19 July until 31 August, we’re bringing Taskmaster challenge events to 17 of our sites, along with plenty of rubber ducks. With brand new challenges specially designed for us by our Young Producers in collaboration with the team at Taskmaster, this promises to be fun-filled chaos for all. From Pendennis Castle in Cornwall to Belsay Hall in Northumberland, Dover Castle in Kent to Beeston Castle in Cheshire, make your summer silly. 

More details on how to get involved will be available soon.

 

 

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Exclusive 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.

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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.

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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.

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BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD AUTUMN FAIR

It’s back! The fair will return to Audley End House and Gardens from 29 - 31 August 2025.

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The 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.

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Million 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. 

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MORE TO EXPLORE

  • Top 5 things to do in June

    Watch the summer solstice sunrise at Stonehenge, celebrate Pride Month, 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.