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.

Just as it's about to return home, Ed Hodge explores the history of the Ryder Cup from 1921 to the present day.

A guided walk along the river to look at the history and redevelopment of its turbulent parts. Meet outside Malmaison hotel. Booking is essential.

Glasgow Women's Library presents a series of activities to complement their Illuminated Letters exhibition.

The RAF Museum curator shares more about five light aircraft – the McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR2, Panavia Tornado F3, Gloster Meteor F8, Supermarine Spitfire Vb and Supermarine Spitfire F24 – following which is a chance to get up close and personal with the craft. Booking is essential.

Make your own dinosaur mask and look around the huge prehistoric specimens.

Air raids, rationing, evacuation - how would you have fared during WWII? Find out what life was really like during the 1940s, and learn about Audley End's role during the war as Station 43, then take part in the children's drill and obstacle course.

Hear about the rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries first-hand (well, kinda) from two Jacobite soldiers involved in the uprisings.

Chesters Roman Fort was home to roman cavalry. This weekend we look at the cavalry and riders of the late Roman period, the “Arthurian” age. You can meet some of those warriors that would battle for supremacy in the time of the myth of King Arthur.

Meet King Arthur and Merlin as they spin tales of magic, mystery, adventure and the days of the round table. Be enchanted as you are taken on a journey in the magic surrounds of Tintagel Castle.

Meet King Arthur and Merlin as they spin tales of magic, mystery, adventure and the days of the round table. Be enchanted as you are taken on a journey in the magic surrounds of Tintagel Castle.

Meet King Arthur and Merlin as they spin tales of magic, mystery, adventure and the days of the round table. Be enchanted as you are taken on a journey in the magic surrounds of Tintagel Castle.

Let the kids get stuck into history by taking part in a range of regal activities and hear about some of England's most notorious monarchs! Learn about the important royal links to the House in our fun Royal trail hidden around the grounds!

Let the kids get stuck into history by taking part in a range of regal activities and hear about some of England's most notorious monarchs! Learn about the important royal links to the Castle in our fun Royal trail, hidden around the grounds!

A guided walk around Kinneil House, taking in the former workshop of James Watt, the engineer whose invention of the condenser made steam engines vastly more efficient, kickstarting the industrial revolution.

Start or finish your visit to Kinneil House with a short tour round the Kinneil estate from the Historic Scotland Ranger Service. Taking in the Antonine Wall, Roman fort, James Watt cottage, ponds and plantation woodland. Some wet ground and uneven paths. No booking necessary.

A day of fun at Scotland's canal capital, with boat trips, arts and crafts and a range of live bands. There's also a story week, a 'get active' day with the chance to have a go at everything from canoeing to urban foraging, and a gala Sunday with a Victorian garden party and a fayre.

A summer of hands on activities and crafts for all the family, with a medieval theme. Squire Training, etiquette, storytelling, arts and crafts and dressing up sessions throughout the day with the Time Travellers Crew.

A summer of hands on activities and crafts for all the family, with a medieval theme. Squire Training, etiquette, storytelling, arts and crafts and dressing up sessions throughout the day with the Time Travellers Crew.

A summer of hands on activities and crafts for all the family, with a medieval theme. Squire Training, etiquette, storytelling, arts and crafts and dressing up sessions throughout the day with the Time Travellers Crew.

A summer of hands on activities and crafts for all the family, with a medieval theme. Squire Training, etiquette, storytelling, arts and crafts and dressing up sessions throughout the day with the Time Travellers Crew.

A summer of hands on activities and crafts for all the family, with a medieval theme. Squire Training, etiquette, storytelling, arts and crafts and dressing up sessions throughout the day with the Time Travellers Crew.

Give that toy sword a whirl or put on your prettiest dress and head back in time for activities on a medieval theme. Transform yourself into a noble lord in squire training, and even try on armour in our academy for budding knights and princesses.

Give that toy sword a whirl or put on your prettiest dress and head back in time for activities on a medieval theme. Transform yourself into a noble lord in squire training, and even try on armour in our academy for budding knights and princesses.