2019

Our Favourite Events this Winter

There’s so much going on at our sites across the winter months, from enchanting Christmas events to brilliant half-term activities that will amuse and educate the kids.

Here’s our pick of the events taking place from November to February that you won’t want to miss.

BEST FOR... ADULTS

LEARN ABOUT FALCONRY

Few sights are as impressive as seeing a bird of prey swooping overhead, and a pair of English Heritage winter events will allow you to experience just that at our historic sites. 

At Witley Halk Walk (3 March), enjoy a private ramble through the historic woodland, formal gardens and footpaths around Witley Court while trained hawks fly overhead. 

ENJOY SOME ART

Members can enjoy some art at our exclusive member only events. Discover What’s in Store at Helmsley Art & Social History Store (13 January) at Helmsley Archaeology Store in North Yorkshire.

BEST FOR... KIDS

FEBRUARY HALF TERM

As part of our Get Hands on With History days (15–23 February) at the magnificent Beeston Castle in Cheshire there will be plenty of opportunities for kids to dress up as lords and ladies, learn how to shoot a bow and arrow, and even try sword fighting. 

Get Hands on With History events also take place in February at Audley End House and Gardens; Battle Abbey; Beeston Castle; Carisbrooke Castle; Dover Castle; Eltham Palace; Framlingham Castle; Kenilworth Castle; Osborne; Pendennis Castle; and Wrest Park.

FEBRUARY HALF TERM

The resident Vikings of Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire are offering to share their sword-wielding skills during our February Half-Term events (15–23 February) and teach young warriors all about the Viking way of life. The majestic abbey is set on the cliffs above Whitby and has long inspired writers and artists such as Bram Stoker – so see how a visit there influences you!

During the same dates, we’re also running February Half-Term events at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens in South Yorkshire and Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens in Northumberland.