Family Events
Make the most of the glorious sunshine as summer approaches and join us at historic sites across the country for the perfect day out for all the family.
Find the perfect place to take your Dad this Father's Day and start planning your summer adventures.
Be sure to book in advance to save 15% if you're not a member already! Scroll down to find out more.
Visit us on Father's Day Weekend
Looking for a place to visit with Dad this Father's Day weekend?
Join us for our Classic Car Show at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens in South Yorkshire or Gainsborough Old Hall.
Or for the military history buffs, visit Dover Castle for our World War II Weekend.
Plan a day out this Father's DayEnjoy a Great British Summer
Celebrate a classic Great British Summer at our sites across the country.
Enjoy the fairground activities, pick up new tricks at the circus skills station and dive in to some puppet antics. Kick back in a deck chair with a delicious ice cream and soak up the summer.
Plus, kids can grab a souvenir passport and collect special stamps to complete their summer adventure.
Plan your summer days outSummer Fair AT ELTHAM PALACE
Discover a day of shopping, creativity and heritage at our Summer Fair at Eltham Palace and Gardens in London on Saturday 20 June.
Explore our medieval Great Hall, where local artisans and makers will showcase their works, including jewellery, pottery, artwork and more.
This event is included with general admission. Members go free.
Book tickets for the Summer FairKnights' tournaments and legendary jousts
Get up close to the action as rival knights compete in the ultimate tests of strength and skill!
Get thee to a Knights’ Tournament to be transported to the front row of 13th century action as you watch four armoured knights and their squires clash in a series of gruelling rounds of medieval hand-to-hand combat.
Or, experience the exhilarating speed and skill of a Legendary Medieval Joust and watch our fearless knights and their magnificent horses charge at each other at full speed in an unforgettable display.
Find a joust or knights' tournamentJoin us for MindFest this summer
Step into the mind of 17th century author and philosopher Margaret Cavendish at Bolsover Castle's MindFest on Saturday 1 August.
Get stuck in with family-friendly activities and demonstrations inspired by Cavendish's ideas, designed with community members and young people.
Find out more and book your visit to MindFestThe Battle of Hastings
960 years since the Battle of Hastings took place, the one and only re-enactment returns.
On the very spot where King Harold and Duke William fought in 1066, over 500 reenactors will recreate the drama and intensity of this legendary conflict - and you can see it first-hand.
Book tickets for The Battle of Hastings
