Family Events
Make the most of the last days of summer by having a classic Great British Summer at historic places across the country, with family-friendly events inspired by timeless holiday traditions.
Or get up close to the medieval action with a Knights Tournament or a Legendary Joust this August bank holiday.
Scroll down for more events to keep the kids entertained now school is out for summer.
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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, performers will be bringing our sites to life on selected days.
Kids can grab a Great British Summer activity passport and collect special stamps to complete their summer adventure.
Plan your summer days outKnights' tournaments and legendary jousts
Get up close to the action as rival knights compete in the ultimate tests of strength and skill this weekend!
Get thee to a Knights’ Tournament at Framlingham Castle and Kenilworth Castle 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 at Bolsover Castle 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' tournamentSee Dracula at Whitby Abbey
Immerse yourself in the world of Dracula this summer at Whitby Abbey - the site that inspired it all.
From Saturday 25 July - Tuesday 1 September, enjoy our popular performer-led Dracula plays every Saturday to Tuesday, bringing the iconic story to life within the dramatic Abbey grounds.
Book your visit to Dracula at Whitby AbbeyThe 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.
Book tickets for The Battle of Hastings
