Before 3am, Kids, History
- Filter by:
- before 03:00
- Kids
- Activities
- Workshops
-
Science - Nature
- Wildlife
- History
- Music
- Theatre
-
Dance -
Comedy -
Books - Storytelling
-
Hitlisted - Festival
- Free events
202 events
Sorted by popularity / date & time
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
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
Thu 23 May
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 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
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
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
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
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
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
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


