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Feel great at our unmissable historic events taking place across the country this autumn.

Witness warriors clash and mud fly as over 300 re-enactors bring the Battle of Hastings to life on the very spot where it was fought in 1066.

Find ghoulishly great-value days out at our Halloween events taking place across the country this October half-term.

And be sure to book your tickets for our magical Christmas events for festive fun for all the family!

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Image: The Battle of Hastings

The Battle of Hastings

This October, step into the scene of England’s most famous battle. Witness warriors clash and mud fly as over 300 re-enactors bring the Battle of Hastings to life on the very spot where it was fought in 1066.

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Image: Whitby Abbey

Revenants and Remains

This autumn and winter, we've once again teamed up with Manchester Metropolitan University to organise a series of tours and workshops at selected monasteries about their historical connections with the supernatural.

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HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Find ghoulishly great-value days out at our Halloween events this October half-term!

  • GHOST TALES

    Join our storytellers as they guide you on a journey through the past, with tales of ghosts, supernatural sightings and horrors from history. Over-16s only!

  • WOODLAND WALKS

    As the days shorten and the evenings grow darker, join our ghost-hunting storytellers on a family-friendly walk through the shadows of historic gardens.

  • HALF-TERM HORROR

    Enjoy ghoulishly good days out at our half-term events. Gather round for tales from our spooky storytellers and solve creepy clues in the Halloween Quests.

Photo of three children in winter clothes holding lanterns in front of an illuminated tree on a dark evening

ILLUMINATED AT HALLOWEEN

As dusk falls this Halloween, head to the ruins of our historic sites to see them bathed in dramatic illuminations.

Have your camera at the ready to capture the lights and enjoy spook-tacular food and drink from our local vendors!

Illuminated Whitby Abbey: Thu 24 Oct - Sat 2 Nov

Illuminated Witley Court: Sat 26 Oct - Thu 31 Oct

CHRISTMAS

Whether you're looking for dazzling light displays, the wardrobe leading to Narnia or the chance to meet Father Christmas, make this season magical with festive events for the whole family. 

Celebrate the season with traditional carol services and wreath-making workshops, and fill your weekends with Christmas joy at our Festive Fun events.

MORE TO EXPLORE

  • Top 5 things to do in October

    This October, we’ve got plenty of ideas to help you step into history. Get ready for a ‘frightfully’ good Halloween, make the most of autumn with our historic gardens and explore stories of black history.

  • Things to do on a rainy day

    If you're looking for rainy-day ideas, we have plenty of historic places in which the family can hide, play and enjoy a great day out, whatever the weather may have in store.

  • Become a member

    As an English Heritage member you can delve far deeper into our history. Join today to get unlimited access to the spectacular places where history really happened.