Family days out this summer

This summer, explore, imagine and create your own adventures at English Heritage sites across the country. Roam around amazing ruins, discover incredible stories, get involved in fun family activities and events (including our new Taskmaster challenges) or just laze in the shade with a lolly.

Whatever you love doing, we’ve got the perfect place for you.

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25% off membership

Get unlimited playtime at over 400 incredible sites for less with this special summer offer.

Kids go free with all memberships, and members' kids eat free this summer too.

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Come play

We’ve got all sorts of summer activities on offer, from mini golf, archery, jousts and falconry to getting silly with TV’s taskmaster.

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Take a Taskmaster challenge

This summer, English Heritage and TV’s Taskmaster are joining forces to bring  silly fun and games to sites across the country. There might be a rubber duck on the way too. Because – why not?

Take each other on

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A man, woman and dog walk down some stairs with Kenilworth Castle behind

Summer at our sites

Whether you're looking for a fun-filled family event or a quiet stroll in peaceful surroundings, we've got something for all visitors to have a fantastic summer. 

 

And when you visit, you're helping us to care for these historic sites for future generations. So whether you want to get hands on with activities or relax in the cafe, storm the play area or soak up some history, you can make memories with us this summer. 

 

Plan your summer
Image: a teacher and a group of school children in front of Dover Castle

Learning and schools

Inspire the next generation with unique and memorable experiences. From the Stone Age to the Cold War, discover any of our 400 properties and let your students stand at the places where history happened.

 

There are loads of learning opportunities available, from online resources to expert-led visits and free self-led visits. 

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