What's On
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What's On

Summer has arrived, bringing a packed calendar of activities and experiences across the country.

Kick off the summer holidays right by planning the perfect Great British Summer and enjoy all the fun of the fair.

Witness live-action jousts and gallant medieval knights battle it out to be crowned champion in mighty castles near you.

Or, join us for Sunday Music and while away the hours by listening to brilliant live bands.

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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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 out
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Knights' 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 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 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' tournament
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Celebrate Pride Month

Happy Pride month!

Join us on one of our guided tours to learn about the LGBTQ+ history at:

Or, celebrate pride in the historic grounds at Bolsover Castle on Saturday 11 July.

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Evening garden tours

In partnership with the National Garden Scheme, explore beautiful historic gardens in the early evening when they're closed to the public.

 

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Enjoy live music

Spend a Sunday in July and August relaxing and listening to live music in the beautiful surroundings of our historic houses and castles in England.

Join us on select sundays throughout Summer at:

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HeritageLive Concerts

Join us at Audley End House and Gardens for Heritage Live concerts and see: 

English Heritage members can get 25% off tickets using their Members' Rewards. Please see the Members' Area for more details. These events are managed by HeritageLive.

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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.

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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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Join English Heritage

Become a member today and enjoy a year of unforgettable days out.

Enjoy a host of benefits including 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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