Autumn activities for all the family
Get in the spooky spirit
This autumn, embrace the season with spooky Halloween events for both families and adults.
Plus, enjoy our Sunday music events, bringing extra fun to your autumn days out.
See what's on this Halloween-
Battle of Hastings Weekend
Sat 11 - Sun 12 Oct 2025This 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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Members' Events
Exclusively for members, 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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Heritage Open Days
From 12 - 21 September, free to access events are organised across England to celebrate our heritage and history through Heritage Open Days. Discover the sites taking part.
Sunday music
Enjoy a relaxed Sunday with live music this autumn.
Bring a chair or blanket and unwind on the lawn as Jazz, Soul, Brass Bands, and more provide the soundtrack to your day.
Find a Sunday music event near youHeiress: Sargent’s American Portraits
Discover the fascinating American women who crossed the Atlantic to marry British aristocrats. These women include a war-time nurse and the first sitting female MP.
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) was one of the most sought-after artists of the Gilded Age and was ‘the artist’ to depict these intriguing women. On the centenary of his death, this exhibition at Kenwood, London, is a salute to Sargent and some of his most glamorous and powerful works. In addition to full-length oil paintings, masterful charcoal portraits also feature, depicting their subjects in a candid and perceptive light.
Book your tickets for HeiressBook ahead for Christmas
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Father Christmas at Dover Castle
Weekends from 29 Nov - 21 Dec 2025 Dover Castle -
Christmas at Wrest Park
Sat 22 & Sun 23 Nov, Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov, Sat 6 & Sun 7 Dec, Sat 13 & Sun 14 Dec, Sat 20 & Sun 21 Dec 2025 Wrest Park -
Father Christmas at Belsay Hall
Weekends from 29 Nov - 21 Dec, and Mon 22 & Tue 23 Dec 2025 Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens -
Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall
Weekends from 29 Nov - 21 Dec 2025 Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
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More to explore
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Top 5 things to do in September
Explore our gorgeous gardens, brush up on your history for the new school year, enjoy some relaxing Sunday music, indulge in culture at Kenwood and experience golden-hour moments as the colours start to change.
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Family days out
Looking for somewhere where you and your family can get together and create memories? Our special historic places are full of adventures for adults and children alike.
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Become a member
As an English Heritage member, you can attend exclusive events throughout the year. Join today to get unlimited access to spectacular places across the country.