Family Days Out this Summer
Explore history in the sunshine this summer. Take a walk through our castles, abbeys and stately homes and enjoy the fresh air as you stroll among our historic gardens and play areas.
Check out the nation's top 10 castles as chosen by our Facebook fans and explore our selection of family days out for under £20.
Our family picks for the summer
Outdoor Play areas at our Historic Places
Once you've finished exploring a castle, or wandering through the grounds of a stately home, head to the play area so your little adventurers can burn off their extra energy. We've picked out our favourite outdoor play areas for you and your family to discover.
Find InspirationFamily Property Guides
Make the most of your day out with our free family property guides. We'll show you interesting things to look out for, the best places for your kids to play and provide all the practical information you need to have the perfect family day out.
Find things to doWhat was life like?
English Heritage members travel back in time to meet characters from the past in our YouTube series, What Was Life Like?
Get creative at home
Get ready for a family day out at one of our historic places by learning how to make your own cardboard shield, sword and dragon.
YOUR FAVOURITE CASTLES
Castles make exciting summer days out for all ages, and earlier this year we asked our Facebook followers to name their favourites. Here are your top picks.
