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Family Days Out

Experience our breathtaking castles, abbeys and stately homes, or stretch little legs and fire up imaginations with our family events and activities.

With Easter right around the corner, set off on our exciting Easter Quests to hunt for eggs for a chocolate reward. You can even join our master builders and help bring history to life with LEGO® bricks at lots of our sites too.

Stop hibernating and start exploring. Check out our brand-new Adventurer’s Checklist: it’s the best way to get your family and friends back out exploring English Heritage sites together.

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Easter adventures

Make your own history with us this Easter! Join in with LEGO® brick-building, take part in a rewarding adventure quest, or just 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.

Plan your Easter
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Join English Heritage - Get 25% off

Become a member today and enjoy a host of benefits including free entry for you and up to six kids.

For a limited time only, get 25% off annual membership when you join between 25 March and 8 April 2026.

Simply use the code EASTER26 when you sign up.

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Our best history-themed playgrounds

Once you've finished exploring a castle, or wandering through the grounds of a stately home, head to one of our unique, history-themed play areas so your little adventurers can burn off their extra energy.

We've picked out our favourite outdoor playgrounds for you and your family to discover.

Find a playground near you
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Guide to going out

Families are unique, as are the personalities within them! The secret to a truly great day out with your family isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. That's why we created this guide to help you find the perfect day out to suit you and your family.

Do your children have lots of energy to burn? Do you want to be inspired? Or perhaps discovering more about our heritage sounds more like you? Whatever you enjoy, we've got you covered.

Find your perfect day out

Family Guides

Inspiration and top tips for visiting

It can be tricky to plan a day out with the little ones. To give you peace of mind for your visit, we've prepared helpful guides packed with useful info. Browse the guides, find out what you can look forward to, and get the answers to questions about our facilities at some of our favourite historic places.

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Sensory backpacks at Kent sites

These free-to-borrow backpacks are designed to help visitors with sensory processing needs have a more enjoyable experience - simply ask on site to borrow yours.

Each backpack contains tools like fidget widgets, plush toys and ear defenders to help manage sensory input and reduce stress. Whether you’re visiting as a family, with a carer or independently, these backpacks are designed to make it easier to explore our sites in a way that suits you.

 

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  • Inspire Me

    Days out are back and we’ve got lots of ideas to get you outside! Download our Adventurer’s Checklist and get your family and friends out exploring English Heritage sites together.

  • What's On

    Don't say it too loudly, but spring is finally here and we've got lots of fun-filled events to help you welcome in the new season!

  • Become a member

    As an English Heritage member you can delve far deeper into our history. Join today to get unlimited access to the spectacular places where history really happened.