Days out, History

While the Suffragettes have a huge place in history, there are also other women who made waves in the social and political realms. This event commemorates the radical work and lives of Elizabeth Pease Nichol, Priscilla Bright McLaren, Eliza Wigham and Jane Smeal – four Edinburgh Quaker women who fought against slavery in…

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.

A series of discussions examining various aspects of cinema.

Monks, Monarchs and Munitions! Discover the incredible history of Audley End House and Gardens when we bring history to life with camp life, music and dance, plus fun family activities!

Rebecca Goldstein ponders the conflict between literature and moral philosophy and whether or not literature is more adept at engendering moral advances than dear old Plato might have imagined.

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.

Brighton's colourful history brought to life on this acclaimed 90 minute guided walk. Find secret tunnels, 'twittens', and a long forgotten lost black cat on this unique tour. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

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.

Archbishop Gerard Muller, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, gives a lecture in in recognition of the importance of the St. Andrew’s Foundation. Booking is essential.

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.

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.

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

This strenuous graded walk, led by Historic Scotland Rangers Service, will explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. Find out about the people who lived in the park and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the park so special.

Learn all about the folk who lived and worked around Arthur's Seat on this gentle walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch

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!

The Assembly Rooms opens its doors to offer one-hour tours of all the nooks and crannies of the building, which has been gracing George Street since 1787. The tours come as part of the organisation's new project to create a People’s History, complete with personal experiences memories of the building that span the last…

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 past. Plus plenty of hands on activities.

Let the kids get stuck into history with the chance to uncover clues and handle artefacts in the inspiring surroundings of Wrest Park. Take part in a sand pit dig to unveil secrets from the past. Plus plenty of hands on activities.

Learn the story of William Wallace and his compatriots as costumed actors bring the Battle of Stirling Bridge to life.

Learn the skills of a Norman or Saxon soldier. Paint your own shield and have a go in the Kids Battle of Hastings!