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Family Events

Plan an extraordinary day out at our family events this summer.

Find fun-filled chaos at our Taskmaster challenge events and get stuck into our summer of fun and games.

And why not start planning something epic for the school holidays? Choose from medieval falconry, knights' tournaments and legendary jousts.

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Take a Taskmaster challenge

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 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.

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Medieval falconry

Join our expert falconers for spectacular displays of speed and skill as their birds soar and swoop overhead. You’ll also get the chance to chat to the falconers and see their hawks, owls and falcons resting in their period surroundings.

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Knights' tournaments and legendary jousts

Go back in time and get up close to the action as rival knights compete in the ultimate tests of strength and skill!

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Come play at English Heritage – membership now 25% off

Enjoy unlimited playtime at over 400 incredible sites plus kids go free with all memberships. And members' kids eat free this summer too. Use the code SUMMER25 at the checkout for 25% off annual memberships. 

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