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The Great Viking Quest!
You must have your wits about you if you are going to take on the Viking Quest! Hunt down the clues in the Castle grounds and complete the challenge to be rewarded with a special prize!
English Heritage: Old Sarum Castle, Salisbury
Sat 25 May
£3.90 (£3.50; Children £2.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
£3.90 (£3.50; Children £2.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
£3.90 (£3.50; Children £2.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
The Bruce Festival
Dunfermline, home to the story of Robert the Bruce as well as the legendary king's grave, hosts a weekend of historical activities and re-enactments with a strong family feel.
Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
Sat 24 Aug
Times to be confirmed / Free / 01383 732226
Sun 25 Aug
Times to be confirmed / Free / 01383 732226
Trebuchets and Trickery
Despite the fact that good ol' Edinburgh Castle was considered impregnable in the 1300s, that wily Sir Thomas Randolph managed to take control – and he didn't even have any fancy machinery. Meet the sly fox himself and find out more.
Edinburgh Castle
Sat 25 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Sun 26 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Sat 8 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
The Vikings
Journey back to the Dark Ages this Bank Holiday weekend at Old Sarum as the Vikings take resident! Witness exciting combat shows, weaponry displays, and for our budding junior warriors, take part in your very own mini battle.
English Heritage: Old Sarum Castle, Salisbury
Sat 25 May
£5.40 (£4.90; Children £3.20; Member £1.50; Member Concession £1.40; Member Children £0.90) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
£5.40 (£4.90; Children £3.20; Member £1.50; Member Concession £1.40; Member Children £0.90) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
£5.40 (£4.90; Children £3.20; Member £1.50; Member Concession £1.40; Member Children £0.90) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Knights Challenge for Kids
Have you got what it takes to be a Norman or Saxon knight? Come and grab your sword and shield and we'll put you through this fun challenge to test the skills you will need to complete your quest before you're knighted.
English Heritage: 1066 Battle Of Hastings, Abbey And Battlefield
Mon 27 May
£7.80 (£7; Children £4.70; Family £20.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 28 May
£7.80 (£7; Children £4.70; Family £20.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 29 May
£7.80 (£7; Children £4.70; Family £20.30) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Robin Hood
Meet Robin Hood and his band of merry men at Old Wardour this Bank Holiday weekend. See if you have what it takes to join the famous outlaws! Try your hand at archery, listen to tales of Sherwood Forest and watch Robin display his mighty long- bow skills.
English Heritage: Old Wardour Castle, Salisbury
Sat 25 May
£5.10 (£4.60; Children £3.10) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
£5.10 (£4.60; Children £3.10) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
£5.10 (£4.60; Children £3.10) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
WWII Weekend
Dover castle's popular WWII weekend is back with a bang, so come along and witness an explosive WWII battle. Soak up the atmosphere as the castle returns to 1940's. Walk through military encampments and get up close to a full size replica spitfire.
English Heritage: Dover Castle
Sat 25 May
£18 (£16.20; Children £10.80; Family £46.80; Member £1; Member Concession £0.90; Member Children £0.60; Member Family £2.60) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
£18 (£16.20; Children £10.80; Family £46.80; Member £1; Member Concession £0.90; Member Children £0.60; Member Family £2.60) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
£18 (£16.20; Children £10.80; Family £46.80; Member £1; Member Concession £0.90; Member Children £0.60; Member Family £2.60) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Children's Roman Soldier School
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.
National Trust: Hadrian's Wall & Housesteads Fort, Hexham
Tue 28 May
£6.20 (£5.60; Children £3.70) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Wed 29 May
£6.20 (£5.60; Children £3.70) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Thu 30 May
£6.20 (£5.60; Children £3.70) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Clash of Knights!
Join us for the ultimate in competitive historical combat as 4 teams, each of 12 armoured Knights, attempt to emerge victorious from a recreated Crest Melee. Watch as the combatants fight with shield and club in a genuine contest of skill and strength.
English Heritage: Dover Castle
Sat 27 Jul
£17 (£15.30; Children £10.20; Family £44.20) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 28 Jul
£17 (£15.30; Children £10.20; Family £44.20) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Dartmouth Castle Through the Ages: Victorian
Experience the sights, smells and sounds of a different era each week during August at Dartmouth Castle. We explore the Victorian era this week and re-create an authentic camp where you can get up-close to discover about life during the Victorian Reign.
English Heritage: Dartmouth Castle
Mon 19 Aug
£6 (£5.40; Children £3.60; Family £15.60) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Tue 20 Aug
£6 (£5.40; Children £3.60; Family £15.60) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Ghost Walk of the Lanes
A 70 minute walk around Brighton's most haunted quarter with either Silas, Ebenezer or Jasper, dressed in full Victorian attire. Discover the spectre of the old police cells, the wandering nun of Meeting House Lane, the hideous spectre of Old Steine, the amorous apparition and more… Suitable fo all age-ranges. A family…
Druids Head, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Tue 28 May
Wed 29 May
Grand Medieval Joust
A magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of laughs too. Let the battle commence!
English Heritage: Old Sarum Castle, Salisbury
Sat 24 Aug
£7.20 (£6.50; Children £4.30; Member £3.30; Member Concession £3; Member Children £2) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Sun 25 Aug
£7.20 (£6.50; Children £4.30; Member £3.30; Member Concession £3; Member Children £2) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Mon 26 Aug
£7.20 (£6.50; Children £4.30; Member £3.30; Member Concession £3; Member Children £2) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Hallmarking, Heraldry and Hammermen
Once upon a time, Edinburgh and the Canongate were two different towns with separate silver hallmarkings. Make your own hallmark using traditional symbols or perhaps something more contemporary.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Wed 3 Jul
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Kids WWII Training School
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.
English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden
Mon 22 Jul
£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:00
Tue 23 Jul
£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:00
Wed 24 Jul
£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:00
Knights and Princess School
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.
English Heritage: Bolsover Castle
Tue 28 May
£8.50 (£7.70; Children £5.10; Family £22.10) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:00
Wed 29 May
£8.50 (£7.70; Children £5.10; Family £22.10) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:00
Thu 30 May
£8.50 (£7.70; Children £5.10; Family £22.10) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:00
Fri 31 May
£8.50 (£7.70; Children £5.10; Family £22.10) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:00
Living History: Clansmen Displays
Alba Adventure bring you a fun filled and educational day where you can learn about traditions of the Jacobite era, including swordplay and wearing the belted plaid.
Glencoe & Dalness
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0844 493 2222
Presentations at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
- 12:00 – 15:30
Sun 21 Jul
Free / 0844 493 2222
Presentations at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
- 12:00 – 15:30
Sun 4 Aug
Free / 0844 493 2222
Presentations at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
- 12:00 – 15:30
Sun 1 Sep
Free / 0844 493 2222
Presentations at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
- 12:00 – 15:30
Springtime Family Fun Trail
Spring into action with our family trail this Half Term! Track down all the clues hidden around the grounds, solve the riddle and claim your chocolate prize!
English Heritage: Goodrich Castle, Ross-on-Wye
Sat 25 May
£6.20 (£5.60; Children £3.70; Family £16.10) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
£6.20 (£5.60; Children £3.70; Family £16.10) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
£6.20 (£5.60; Children £3.70; Family £16.10) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 17:00
Swords of the Righteous
Partially dramatised explanation of how and why Cromwell's army came to lay siege to Edinburgh Castle, and how it was successful.
Edinburgh Castle
Mon 27 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Mon 17 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Fri 21 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
WWII: Soldiers and Spies
Visit Audley End House aka Station 43 this weekend and be transported back to the time of WWII. Join our troops as they train for battle, learn more about Audley End's secret wartime history and witness an explosive display!
English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden
Sun 25 Aug
£15 (£13.50; Children £9; Family £39.20; Member £1.60; Member Concession £1.40; Member Children £1.20; Member Family £4.40) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:00
Mon 26 Aug
£15 (£13.50; Children £9; Family £39.20; Member £1.60; Member Concession £1.40; Member Children £1.20; Member Family £4.40) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:00
Abbey Quest
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.
English Heritage: Rievaulx Abbey, Helmsley
Sat 20 Jul
£6 (£5.40; Children £3.60) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sun 21 Jul
£6 (£5.40; Children £3.60) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 18:00
Mon 22 Jul
£6 (£5.40; Children £3.60) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 18:00
Absolutely Brighton, the Wonderful Brighton Story
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).
Royal Albion Hotel, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Tue 28 May
Archaeology Detectives
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!
English Heritage: Chesters Roman Fort and Museum, Hexham
Sat 20 Jul
£5.40 (£4.90; Children £3.20) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Sun 21 Jul
£5.40 (£4.90; Children £3.20) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Mon 22 Jul
£5.40 (£4.90; Children £3.20) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Ark Adventures
Explore the natural history collections and learn about the animals contained in them. Suitable for under 5s.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9300
- 11:00 – 12:00
- 14:00 – 15:00
Arthur's Amble
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
Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0131 652 8150
- 13:00 – 14:30
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0131 652 8150
- 13:00 – 14:30
Mon 17 Jun
Free / 0131 652 8150
- 13:00 – 14:30
Audley End Through The Ages!
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!
English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden
Sun 26 May
£15 (£13.50; Children £9; Family £39.20; Member £1.60; Member Concession £1.40; Member Children £1.20; Member Family £4.40) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
£15 (£13.50; Children £9; Family £39.20; Member £1.60; Member Concession £1.40; Member Children £1.20; Member Family £4.40) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
