On 29th and 30th August join the Wardour Garrison at Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire, and step back to the Civil War…
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Fun and fleas at Pendennis Castle
A Grand Victorian Fayre takes place at Pendennis Castle on the 29th and 30th August…
Duelling pirates, cannons and smugglers at Whitby Abbey
A weekend packed full of pirates, smugglers, privateers and sea dogs at Whitby Abbey 28th – 30th August…
Bank holiday 1940s style
WWII: The Home Front at Audley End House and Gardens in Essex on the 29th and 30th August with music, fireworks and a fun obstacle course amongst other things…
Get ready for combat at the castle
Fighting Knights at Scarborough Castle on the 21st and 22nd August, prepare for battle…
Meet the Gardener at Osborne House
Visit the magnificent gardens at Osborne House and take a stroll through the walled garden on the 5th August 2010…
Grand Medieval Joust
Enjoy the thrills and spills of medieval jousting and cheer on your favourite knight as competitors break lances in real mounted combat at Pendennis Castle on the 4th and 5th August 2010…
Swords at the ready for some pirate fun
Time travellers go…Pirate Academy. Nautical summer fun for the children held at Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire from the 31st July to the 27th August…
Time Travellers Go… Myths & Legends
Time travellers go… Myths and Legends. Legendary summer fun for the children held at Birdoswald Roman Fort, Cumbria from the 31st July to the 30th August…
Shape up for Shakespeare’s Stratford
Contrary Life headed to Stratford-upon-Avon to check out five houses looked after by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, soak up some history, meet some farm animals and get a bit lost…
Wartime weekend at Scarborough Castle
When: 29th – 31st May 2010, 11am – 5pm Where: Scarborough Castle, North Yorkshire £: 6.50 (concessions 5.50, children 4 and family ticket 17). English Heritage members: 2 (concessions 1.50, children 1 and family ticket 5). What is it? This Bank Holiday weekend take a trip back to the 1940s as The Northern World War […]
English Country Fayre at Audley End
When: 29th – 31st May 2010, 10am – 5pm Where: Audley End House and Gardens, Essex £: 14 (concessions 11.90, children 7 and family ticket 35). English Heritage members free. What is it? Enjoy a day of activities, displays and shopping at The Audley End Country Fayre. Browse stalls selling local produce, watch as traditional […]
Fairy family fun trail
When: 29th – 31st May 2010, 10am – 5.30pm Where: Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, South Yorkshire £: 5.30 (concessions 4.50, children 2.70). English Heritage members free. What is it? Concealed within these enchanting gardens are the mini model Victorian fairies who promise a prize to those who can find them. More info: English Heritage
Go back in time as Romans return!
When: 29th – 31st May 2010, 11am – 5pm Where: Wroxeter Roman City, Shropshire £: 5.70 (concessions 5, children 3.50 and family ticket 14.90). English Heritage members free. What is it? Join the soldiers of the Ermine Street Guard for military arena displays as you go back to a time when the Romans were here. […]
Time travellers go…secrets & spies
When: 31st May – 4th June, 11am – 5pm Where: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall £: 6 (concessions 5.10, children 3 and family ticket 15). English Heritage members free. Please note there is an extra £1 charge for every child over five participating in this event, members and non members. What is it? Ever wanted to become […]