Before 3am, Kids, History

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Battle Tactics for Kids

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

English Heritage: 1066 Battle Of Hastings, Abbey And Battlefield

Thu 1 Aug

£7.80 (£7; Children £4.70; Family £20.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 2 Aug

£7.80 (£7; Children £4.70; Family £20.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 3 Aug

£7.80 (£7; Children £4.70; Family £20.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 28 more dates until 31 Aug

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
…and 41 more dates until 1 Sep

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

Thu 23 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 5 more dates until 4 Jun

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
…and 31 more dates until 26 Aug

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
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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
…and 6 more dates until 29 Jul

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

Awesome Archaeology!

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.

English Heritage: Wrest Park Gardens, Bedford

Tue 28 May

£8.80 (£7.90; Children £5.30; Family £22.90) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Wed 29 May

£8.80 (£7.90; Children £5.30; Family £22.90) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Thu 30 May

£8.80 (£7.90; Children £5.30; Family £22.90) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Fri 31 May

£8.80 (£7.90; Children £5.30; Family £22.90) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Awesome Archaeology!

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.

English Heritage: Wrest Park Gardens, Bedford

Mon 19 Aug

£8.80 (£7.90; Children £5.30; Family £22.90) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Tue 20 Aug

£8.80 (£7.90; Children £5.30; Family £22.90) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Wed 21 Aug

£8.80 (£7.90; Children £5.30; Family £22.90) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00
…and 2 more dates until 23 Aug

Battle Tactics for Kids

Could you be a brave Norman knight or bold Saxon warrior? Prepare for action by painting your own shield, then take part in a Kids Battle of Hastings!

English Heritage: Old Sarum Castle, Salisbury

Sat 17 Aug

£3.90 (£3.50; Children £2.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 18 Aug

£3.90 (£3.50; Children £2.30) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00
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Bringing Audley End to Life

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.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 1 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 2 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

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.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 8 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 9 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

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.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 15 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 16 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

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.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 22 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 23 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

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.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 29 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 30 Jun

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00
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Bringing Audley End to Life

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.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 6 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 7 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

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.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 13 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 14 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

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.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 20 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 21 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

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.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 27 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 28 Jul

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

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.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 3 Aug

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 4 Aug

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00
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Bringing Audley End to Life

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.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 10 Aug

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 11 Aug

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

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.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 17 Aug

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 18 Aug

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Bringing Audley End to Life

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.

English Heritage: Audley End House And Gardens, Saffron Walden

Sat 31 Aug

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 1 Sep

£13.40 (£12.10; Children £8; Family £34.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Brodsworth at War - Children's Home Front

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.

English Heritage: Brodsworth Hall And Gardens, Doncaster

Tue 28 May

£9.60 (£8.60; Children £5.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Wed 29 May

£9.60 (£8.60; Children £5.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Thu 30 May

£9.60 (£8.60; Children £5.80) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00
…and 3 more dates until 2 Jun

Brodsworth at War - Forties Fete

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.

English Heritage: Brodsworth Hall And Gardens, Doncaster

Sat 22 Jun

£10.50 (£9.50; Children £6) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 23 Jun

£10.50 (£9.50; Children £6) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00
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