After 6am, Days out, History

Exhibition, organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, of personal effects, music, film, costume, awards and photographs from the career of the Aberdonian musical superstar.

Fiona Bruce and the BBC's team of experts descend on Scone Palace for this valuation day. Take along your heirlooms and car boot discoveries to see if you have a dusty treasure on your hands.

The Historic Scotland Rangers Service will lead this easy graded walk to explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. This gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch will look at Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Roll up, Roll up! Do your bit for the War effort and sample the atmosphere of a 40’s fete. Brodsworth was central to many campaigns and fairs during the War and this re-creation gives some of the flavour.

Explore the natural history collections and learn about the animals contained in them. Suitable for under 5s.

Learn more about the history of Hastings Old Town on this spooky tour with author and historian Tina Brown. Meet her at the chessboard in George's Street.

Prepare to immerse yourself in the story of England at History Live! - an action-packed blockbuster and Europe's biggest historical event. Over 2,000 re-enactors and performers bring two millennia of history to life through stunning combat displays, thrilling battle re-enactments and a host of interactive experiences.

Experience medieval life as this favourite family day out returns. Bring along your little lords and ladies to test their skills at hobby-horse jousting, foam sword fighting and teach them how to dress for battle. A day full of fun and games!

Meet an American prisoner who's holed up in the depths of the castle's vaults and learn about the American War of Independence and what life was like once you'd been captured.

Learn about the pop charts of old and see if you can figure out how a hurdy gurdy or renaissance rackett was played.

Two castle soldiers tell the story of the Earl of Hertford's 1544 attempt to destroy Edinburgh and its castle.

A whole host of tractors, stationary and steam engines, vintage cars, lorries and other vehicles, plus trade stands and auto jumble.

A fun family quest amongst the ruins of the magnificent Rievaulx Abbey. Seek out the monks within the ruins of the abbey church, cloisters, and chapter house as they depict the daily life of the medieval abbey. With a prize certificate for every child.

An exhibition of photographs showing the visit of King Edward and Queen Alexandra to Aberdeen in 1906.

In the 500th anniversary year of the Battle of Flodden which saw the devastating loss of James IV, visit Stirling Castle to hear reflections on what went wrong for the Scots on that fateful day. Join us on this special anniversary weekend as we commemorate the battle and mark the crowning of James V.

Learn about the history and wildlife of this Neolithic site with the Historic Scotland Rangers Service and the RSPB. This walk will promote and interpret the natural, archaeological landscape and wildlife of the area.

An annual open day to come along and spend a day with the Historic Scotland Rangers Service in the Iron Age, meet characters from the past and try your hand at skills from the period.

Let the kids get stuck into history with the chance to uncover clues, and handle artefacts. Take part in a sand pit dig to unveil secrets from the late Roman period – the time of King Arthur!

It's the Festival of Archaeology so join us for fun activities for the whole family. Get hands-on and discover more about the history of Tintagel through our experts and the fascinating artefacts uncovered here over the years.

It's the Festival of British Archaeology - this is your chance to meet a real archaeologist and to uncover artefacts from Old Sarum's history.

It's the Festival of British Archaeology - this is your chance to meet a real archaeologist and to uncover artefacts from Wroxeter Roman City's history.