What's On
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What's On

Make the most of autumn with historic days out for all the family. From half-term adventures to Halloween fun, there’s something for everyone at our sites.

Step into the scene of England’s most famous battle with the Battle of Hastings re-enactment this October.

Join in spooky woodland walks, perfect for the whole family, or explore our sites after dark this Halloween with Ghost Tales, exclusively for adults.

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Autumn activities for all the family

A child looks up, wearing a puprle and black witch costume holding a wooden staff. Two adults and another child stand in the background. They are stood in the ruins of a historic house.

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 2025 10am - 5pm

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Two people dressed in all black play the trumpets on the lawn, while two adults and a child sat on a blue blanket watch.

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 you
Painting from c.1884 by John Singer Sargent of Jessie Wilton Phipps holding a posie of flowers
© Steven DeWittLowy

Heiress: 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.

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More to explore

  • 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.

  • 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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