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21 feel-good things to do this summer
Inspire curiosity and plan your day out with the help of this useful guide, revealing some of the most extraordinary places in our care. Discover their often surprising history that keeps members coming back to visit each summer.
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5 Ways to Party like Elizabeth I
Do you dream of holding history’s greatest get-together? Get some inspiration from the greatest party of the Elizabethan age, at Kenilworth Castle in 1575.
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Summer is just around the corner, and the warmer weather brings the opportunity for great days out where history happened. Here are our top picks for May.
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Make the most of your membership in 2024
From lectures for you to enjoy at home on a dark wintry night to a thrilling joust on a bright summer's afternoon, we have something for Members of all ages to enjoy in 2024. Members’ Week in April promises to be the biggest and best yet while new visitor experiences at Grime’s Graves and Dover Castle mean even more exciting days out.
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The most English week in history?
This week marks the Queen's 90th birthday, St George's Day and the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.
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Medieval magic: Meet the Enchanted Circus
Performers Nicole and Martin use theatre & acrobatics to bring folk tales to life. We found out more ahead of their run at three of our castles this summer.
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Experience almost 1000 years of royal history as the kids run free across the grounds of Carisbrooke Castle.
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Spring is in full swing and this time of year is perfect for getting out there and enjoying all that our historic places have to offer. Our popular St George’s Day events take place in April, featuring spectacular displays and activities inspired by every era from the Romans to the Victorians. Our historic gardens are also at their most beautiful from April, and we’ve got inspiration for great days out whatever the weather.
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The Bayeux Tapestry gives us a keen insight into the weapons that were wielded in the Battle of Hastings.