Days out, History

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate runs during the Summer and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Come and see the Service Wing and Stables brought to life by costumed characters at Audley End. See how the estate springs to life at this time of year and learn some seasonal recipes from Mrs Crocombe in the kitchens.

Join the Discover History duo for a week of interactive performances – find out for yourself how to make do and mend and what life was like during the War. You can even sign up for the Brodsworth Home Guard! Activities indoors and outdoors each day.

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.

Immerse yourself in the 40s this weekend with a long weekend of living history, performance and nostalgia. Various Home Guard soldiers train on the lawns of Brodsworth and the costumed actors of the household do their bit.

Find out what life was like on Arran during the Bronze age and explore the newly-built replica Bronze age roundhouse. Places are limited. Booking is essential.

Over the course of the weekend, visit the Great Tower and meet members of King Henry II's royal court. Immerse yourself in the pomp, pageantry and intrigue of medieval court life as you interact with a host of characters including the King himself!

Over the course of the weekend, visit the Great Tower and meet members of King Henry II's royal court. Immerse yourself in the pomp, pageantry and intrigue of medieval court life as you interact with a host of characters including the King himself!

Over the course of the weekend, visit the Great Tower and meet members of King Henry II's royal court. Immerse yourself in the pomp, pageantry and intrigue of medieval court life as you interact with a host of characters including the King himself!

Over the course of the weekend, visit the Great Tower and meet members of King Henry II's royal court. Immerse yourself in the pomp, pageantry and intrigue of medieval court life as you interact with a host of characters including the King himself!

Follow the clues around the castle as you embark on the great castle quest. Don’t forget to collect your prize in this fun activity for children.

Follow the clues around the castle as you embark on the great castle quest. Don’t forget to collect your prize in this fun activity for children.

Follow the clues around the castle as you embark on the great castle quest. Don’t forget to collect your prize in this fun activity for children.

Follow the clues around the castle as you embark on the great castle quest. Don’t forget to collect your prize in this fun activity for children.

The award winning Celebration of the Centuries returns to Fort George. Set in one of the finest military fortifications in Europe, the flagship event of Historic Scotland’s event calendar celebrates over 2,000 years of Scottish history. The Fort will come to life as over 250 performers depict centuries of history from…

Join in at Old Sarum this weekend as we take you back to the Iron Age, to learn about all things Celtic. Get hands-on and find out about celtic arts and crafts as well as take part in your own mini battle!

Deirdrie Bernard of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society looks at CRM's local legacy.

At Chesters Roman Fort for half term we will train youngsters to be Roman Gladiators with hands on activities for all children willing to become the next Gladiator!

At Housesteads Roman Fort for half term we will train youngsters to be Roman soldiers with hands on activities for all children willing to join the imperial army under the instruction of Maximus the Centurion.

Join our Centurion for some hands on fun – with Roman themed craft activities throughout the day from colouring and paper helmet making to games to Roman drill and Roman artefact handling. Plus, try on costumes, Roman armour and a Centurion’s helmet.