Kids
An artist is painting the Courtauls and their pet lemur, Mahjong

 

Kids' Area

Welcome to the kids' area, where you can learn about England’s history. Within each historical period you can discover more about everyday life in the past, including real people from the rich and famous to the general population, our properties and key historical events. There are online magazines under each section, plus videos, activities, games, recipes and much more. 

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History highlights

Fireworks above Kenilworth Castle

Why do we remember, remember the 5th of November?

Every 5th of November, many people go to see spectacular firework displays. But why do we remember this night each year? Tap or click below to explore the true story behind Bonfire Night, with gunpowder, treason and plot!

Also in our top pages this month: discover 1066, discover some spooky tales, create your own masterpieces and read the latest issue of Kids Rule! magazine online.

The Bonfire Night story

TIMELINE OF ENGLAND'S HISTORY

Explore 500,000 years of the past with our expandable timeline, taking you on a whistlestop tour through some of the most famous moments in England's story.  You'll meet emperors and conquerors, hear tales of fire and famine, discover inventors and adventurers, unearth prehistoric bones and come face to face with kings and queens.

Explore the timeline

COLLECT OUR POP BADGES!

As an exclusive offering for family members, kids can pick up one of our nifty pop badges every time you visit English Heritage sites. Plus, you can also pick up a lanyard to collect them on. 

Make sure you keep a look out for the limited edition pop badges!

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