What's On
Feel great at our unmissable historic events taking place this summer.
Follow in the footsteps of our ancestors by watching the summer solstice sunrise at Stonehenge.
Experience the beautiful gardens of Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens and Walmer Castle and Gardens in the early evening when the sites are closed to the public.
And check out our summer of fun and games events - get one step ahead in planning for the school holidays!
English Heritage members can enjoy exclusive access to events - join today to unlock a whole year of great days out.
Archaeology Store Tours
Join us for behind-the-scenes tours of our Archaeology Stores at Helmsley and Wrest Park.
Guided by members of the collections team, these tours will explore how we look after and care for our collections and highlight some of our favourite finds.
Summer solstice at Stonehenge
This iconic monument is the perfect place to mark the longest day of the year, and you can watch both the sunset on Friday 20 June and the sunrise on Saturday 21 June via our livestreams on YouTube and Facebook.
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From 19 July until 31 August, we’re bringing Taskmaster challenge events to 17 of our sites, along with plenty of rubber ducks. With brand new challenges specially designed for us by our Young Producers in collaboration with the team at Taskmaster, this promises to be fun-filled chaos for all. From Pendennis Castle in Cornwall to Belsay Hall in Northumberland, Dover Castle in Kent to Beeston Castle in Cheshire, make your summer silly.
More details on how to get involved will be available soon.
Exclusive evening garden tours
As part of our partnership with the National Garden Scheme, experience the beautiful gardens of Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens and Walmer Castle and Gardens in the early evening when the sites are closed to the public.
Dance Anthems and UK Proms Weekend
Join us at two iconic English Heritage sites for rousing anthems and electrifying beats!
The Dance Anthems Orchestra - Carlisle Castle, 4 July
UK Proms Weekend - Carlisle Castle, 5 July
Family History Weekend at Kenilworth Castle
Get hands-on with history and learn about Elizabeth I’s visit in 1575. Have a go at junior jousting and sword-skills training and explore the castle on a family-friendly story walk.
Find out more and bookSummer of fun and games
It’s all fun and games at our sites this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into!
Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, East Sussex
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, Cheshire
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Northumberland
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, South Yorkshire
Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight
Dover Castle, Kent
Eltham Palace and Gardens, London
Framlingham Castle, Suffolk
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Osborne, Isle of Wight
Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
Scarborough Castle, North Yorkshire
Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kent
Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire
Wrest Park, Bedfordshire
BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD AUTUMN FAIR
It’s back! The fair will return to Audley End House and Gardens from 29 - 31 August 2025.
BOOK TICKETSThe 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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More than 85% of our collections are protected within stores across the country, that's more than a million historic objects. Every piece in our collections tells a story about England's past and helps us to understand our present. We care for these objects to safeguard the stories that define who we are and to ensure they last for future generations.
We urgently need your help to protect these stories and stop them being lost forever.
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Top 5 things to do in June
Watch the summer solstice sunrise at Stonehenge, celebrate Pride Month, start planning your summer and find out how you can volunteer at your local English Heritage site.
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Family days out
Looking for somewhere where you and the family can get together and create memories? Our special historic places are full of adventures for adults and children alike.
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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.