Kids, History

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

How would you have fared 500 years ago? Join us at Eltham Palace for a journey back through the ages to medieval times and find out what life would have been like, with hands on activities and games.

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

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.

Make your own royal headgear from craft materials and explore the symbols of Scotland's royal heritage.

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.

Learn more about the history of Hastings Old Town on this spooky tour with author and historian Tina Brown. Meet her at the chessboard in George's Street.

Two castle soldiers tell the story of the Earl of Hertford's 1544 attempt to destroy Edinburgh and its castle.

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.

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!

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

A day full of activities in celebration of the troops, including concerts, a flypast by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and meet and greets with current and former RAF members.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.