What's On
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What's On

Step into history this spring at our historic events taking place across the country.

Join us during May half-term for hands-on activities and family fun in the fresh air. There's pesky pirates, brilliant birds of prey, fabulous fairground rides and more to be found!

If you're feeling green-fingered, why not check out our events for Great Big Green Week in early June?

And don't forget to treat your dad to a special day at our Father's Day events.

Members enjoy unlimited access to hundreds of historic places, as well as free or discounted entry to events. Join today to step into England's story.

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MAY HALF TERM BLOCKBUSTERS

Fancy a parlay with a pirate, or how about meeting Queen Victoria? Our special themed events are a great day out for the whole family. 

  • PIRATES! AT PENDENNIS CASTLE

    Tue 28 - Thu 30 May 2024 10am - 5pm

    Set sail for Pendennis Castle this May half-term for a spectacular adventure. See history's most famous pirates fight it out at close quarters, and listen to their tales of booty, bounty and barnacles.

  • VICTORIA'S FAMILY DAY OUT AT OSBORNE

    Tue 28 - Thu 30 May 2024 10am - 5pm

    Join Queen Victoria and Albert for old-fashioned thrills and spills on traditional fairground rides like swing boats and the helter-skelter at Osborne this May half term. 

  • VICTORIAN FALCONRY AT BOSCOBEL HOUSE

    Sat 25 May - Mon 27 May 2024 10am - 5pm

    Gaze skywards in awe as a spectacular collection of birds take flight to soar and swoop above Boscobel House in this display of Victorian Falconry.

  • PLAYHENGE AT STONEHENGE

    Fri 17 May - Tues 4 June 2024 (excluding Thursdays) 10am - 5pm

    Use hammers, saws and nails to build the adventure play area of your dreams at Stonehenge this half term.

  • WWII WEEKEND AT DOVER CASTLE

    Sat 25 May - Mon 27 May 2024 10am - 4pm

    Embrace the atmosphere and action of the 1940s as our celebrated WWII Weekend returns for another bank holiday spectacular.

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GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK 2024

The UK’s biggest celebration of climate change action is happening this summer and English Heritage is excited to be involved. Great Big Green Week 2024 runs from 8-16 June and is a national festival of fun, practical events organised by communities and organisations for the good of everyone.

We have events taking place at over 15 of our sites, ranging from exchanging skills and ideas to willow weaving and learning about wildflower meadow management.

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Father's Day Events

Treat Dad and the family to a memorable day out at one of our Father's Day events across the country.

Whether he's a history buff, gardening enthusiast or passionate about classic cars, there's plenty of ways to spoil him this Father's Day.

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    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.

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