Family Events

Make the most of the glorous sunshine this May Half-term and join us at our sites across the country for the perfect day out for all the family. 

Play detective in our Mystery Missions. Track down clues, help crack the codes to find a top-secret message. It's the perfect family day out to keep the kids entertained.

If visiting Stonehenge is on your bucketlist this week, kids can join in with Playhenge, where they get to use real tools to create an adverture playground.

Be sure to book in advance to save 15% if you're not a member already! Scroll down to find out more.

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May Half Term

Start planning your May half-term with family adventures across our sites.

Join our exciting Mystery Missions, where young explorers can uncover clues, solve puzzles, and bring history to life.

At Stonehenge, you'll find a special Playhenge experience, packed with hands-on activities to keep kids entertained all day long.

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Medieval May at Gainsborough Old Hall

Gainsborough Old Hall's medieval beginnings deserve a celebration of all things medieval.

Join us at the Hall throughout May for activities and events highlighting this turbulent, transformative and fascinating period in history when the Hall was built!

This is inlcuded with admission. Book in advance and save 15%.

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May Half Term Workshops

Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings for free family workshops this May half-term for a Sashiko making session inspired by English Maytime folklore and stories and puppet making workshops.

 

 

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The Battle of Hastings

960 years since the Battle of Hastings took place, the one and only re-enactment returns.

On the very spot where King Harold and Duke William fought in 1066, over 500 reenactors will recreate the drama and intensity of this legendary conflict - and you can see it first-hand.

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