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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

…and 6 more dates until 2 Jun

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

…and 7 more dates until 28 Jul

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

…and 2 more dates until 31 May

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

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

…and 3 more dates until 2 Jun back to top

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

Fri 24 May

£8 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

19:30 – 20:40

Sat 25 May

£8 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

19:30 – 20:40

Tue 28 May

£8 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

19:30 – 20:40

…and 4 more dates until 1 Jun

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

…and 2 more dates until 26 Jul back to top

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

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

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

…and 10 more dates until 31 Jul

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

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

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

Sat 25 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

14:00 – 15:30

Sun 26 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

14:00 – 15:30

Tue 28 May

£7 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

14:00 – 15:30

…and 4 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

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.