Family Events

There's plenty to do with the kids as spring comes into bloom.

Get ready for Easter fun - join us for adventure quests and brick-building at a historic site near you.

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Photo of three young children sitting on a wall and filling in an Easter trail sheet in the gardens of Eltham Palace in London

Easter

Make your own history with us this Easter! Join in with our rewarding adventure quests until Sunday 19 April, or simply enjoy a great-value family day out.

You can also explore a collection of springtime craft ideas or find more inspiration for your next day out.

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A low shot of Gainsborough Old Hall from the manicured gardens.

Community day at Gainsborough Old Hall

Saturday 25 April, 10am - 5pm

Join us at Gainsborough Old Hall for a day of fun and family activities. Enjoy free entry and uncover stories through spotlight talks, interpretation and new discoveries.

Find out more about Community Day
Two people lay on a picnic blanket on the grass watching and listening to a live band on a sunny day.

Swing into Spring on Bank Holiday Weekend

Sunday 3 - Monday 4 May

Enjoy listening to Yorkshire’s finest bands, as they perform against the stunning backdrop of Brodsworth Hall.

Bring along your deck chairs and relax with an afternoon of superb music. The perfect way to spend the early May bank holiday.

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

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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.

Plan your May Half Term
Photo of historical re-enactors dressed as medieval soldiers on horseback and charging at the Battle of Hastings re-enactment

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.

Book tickets for The Battle of Hastings