Members' Week virtual events
Since April 2021, we've hosted Members' Week every year as a special thank-you to you, our members, for your ongoing support. As well as many events at sites across the country, we've also released a variety of virtual events for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. You can rewatch those videos again below.
2024 VIRTUAL EVENTS
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Farewell from Dr Nick Merriman
As another Members' Week wraps up, chief executive Dr Nick Merriman thanks you for your support and looks ahead to some of the ways you can enjoy your membership over the coming year.
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What's in Store: Episode 6
Join Dickon Whitewood to find out about this fascinating wooden staue saved from the now-demolished Columbia Market in Bethnal Green, London.
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Orphan Blue Plaques: Part 2
In the second of this two-part series, we're joined by English Heritage's blue plaque historians to discover what happens when a blue plaque's respective building is demolished.
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What's in Store: Episode 5
Dickon Whitewood, curator of collections and interiors, takes us into the Archaeological Collections Store at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire to take a close look at a potentially Norman sword and helmet.
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What's in Store: Episode 4
Dickon Whitewood, curator of collections and interiors, is at the Archaeological Collections Store at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire, revealing the stories of artefacts from Grime's Graves Prehistoric Flint Mine.
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Photography Tips
Meet volunteer photographer Paul Burton at Boscobel House and get some quick and simple tips on how to improve your photography.
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Tips from Audley's kitchen garden
Gardener and garden writer Tamsin Westhorpe meets garden supervisor Gemma Sturges at Audley End's organic kitchen garden to get some tips on creating a kitchen garden at home.
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What's in Store: Episode 3
Join curator Susan Harrison at Helmsley Archaeology Store and get up close to a beautiful stained-glass window from Belsay Castle in Northumberland.
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What's in Store: Episode 2
Join curator Susan Harrison at Helmsley Archaeology Store as she reveals the story behind some beautiful weighing scales from Roche Abbey in Yorkshire.
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Orphan Blue Plaques: Part 1
In the first of a two-part series, we're joined by English Heritage's blue plaque historians to discover what happens when a blue plaque's respective building is demolished.
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What's in Store: Episode 1
Collections manager David Hanks welcomes you into Helmsley Archaeology Store in Yorkshire to discover some Roman shoes found at Hardknott Roman Fort in Cumbria.
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Welcome from Dr Nick Merriman
Our chief executive, Dr Nick Merriman, welcomes you to Members' Week and looks ahead to some of the exciting things happening as we say thank you to you, our members, for your vital support.
2024 Virtual events for our younger Members
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Let's explore... Rievaulx Abbey!
Join presenter Esme Todd and young English Heritage member Eleanor as they wander the abbey's epic ruins to discover what the lives of the monks who lived there was like.
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All aboard for Hadrian's Wall!
Join our family of English Heritage members as they hop on the bus to see Hadrian’s Wall, the most famous frontier of the Roman Empire, taking in awe-inspiring ruins and spectacular views.
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Pirate School: Part 2
In part two, we reveal the markings of a royal marine, from their uniforms to their muskets. Then, with both sides well equipped and suitably attired, the ultimate battle takes place!
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Let's explore... Eltham Palace!
Joining Esme Todd today are young English Heritage members Laura and Aylin. They uncover mysterious maps, golden bathrooms and the life of the palace's most unexpected resident — a lemur!
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Kids Cookalong
Join food historian Sam Bilton and presenter Ben Shires at Walmer Castle to bake a delicious batch of ‘hunting nuts’ — a historic form of gingerbread.
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Pirate School: Part 1
Ahoy wayward travellers! If the pirate life appeals to you then stick around to see what happens to recent recruit Annabelle as her father teaches her the trade.
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Let's explore... Bolsover Castle!
Presenter Esme Todd is joined by young English Heritage member Freddie as they snoop out the castle's secrets — from witches' marks to pastry ovens.
2023 Virtual events
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Welcome from Kate Mavor
Hear from our Chief Executive, Kate Mavor, as she explores Goodrich Castle in Herefordshire and explains how Members’ Week is our way to say thank you to you, our Members.
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Belsay Awakes
Find out about the Belsay Awakes project as it nears completion. Meet some of the team behind the work and see the rejuvenated garden in the beautiful Northumberland countryside.
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Blue Plaques of Fitzroy Square
Join senior historian Howard Spencer and blue plaque historian Rebecca Preston for a virtual tour of some of the London blue plaques which can be seen around Fitzroy Square in Camden.
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J.W. Evans Silver Factory Tour
Take a tour of the most complete surviving historic factories in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter with the J.W. Evans' grandson, Tony, as he gives you the history of this fascinating place.
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Coronation and Community
Through special objects, Eleanor Matthews reveals how Brodsworth Hall’s staff, farmers and villagers celebrated the coronations of George VI and Elizabeth II.
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LGBTQ+ Tour of Ranger’s House
Join Dr Nick Collinson and Dr Dominique Bouchard at Ranger’s House in London as they discuss the LGBTQ+ connections of some of the fascinating objects there, part of the Wernher Collection.
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Inspiring Ed Kluz
Artist Ed Kluz heads to our archaeological store near Bristol to discover some fascinating objects and find out which will inspire Ed to create a brand new piece of art.
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Inside Richborough Museum
Dr Kathryn Bedford explores the brand new museum at Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre and shows us some of the intriguing Roman objects that will be displayed there.
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Members' Week 2023 Finale
As Members’ Week concludes, join Kate Mavor at St Mary’s Church, Kempley, in Gloucestershire and hear how you can continue to make the most of your membership this year.
2023 Virtual events for our younger Members
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Storytime - Belsay Wildman
Enjoy the tale of how the Wild Man of Belsay, a mythical hairy man, came to be on the coats of arms of the Middleton family of Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens in Northumberland.
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Storytime - Arthur and Tintagel
Imprisoned Thomas Mallory narrates the tale of how the legendary King Arthur was supposedly born in Tintagel Castle atop a rocky headland in Cornwall, watched over by the mystical, magical Merlin.
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The Animals of Boscobel
Meet Kyra-Alice Povey and the animals she looks after, from Lucie the biscuit-eating pig to Charles the fluffy Ryeland sheep, in the Victorian farmyard at Boscobel House in Shropshire.
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Storytime - the Stokesay giants
Discover the story of the two giants of Stokesay who lived on opposing sides of a Shropshire valley and used to throw back and forth the key to their shared treasure chest – until the key disappeared.
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Traditional games at Audley End House
Kids Rule TV presenter Esme Todd visits Audley End House and Gardens in Essex to try out some of the traditional games families have played there over the centuries, from football to sack racing.
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Fool School with Tom Fool
From the costumes, classic tricks and even catapults, our expert fool, TomFool, sheds light on the real history of foolery while, you guessed it, making a fool of himself along the way.
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Craft your own felt dragon
Get ready for St George's Day by crafting your own felt dragon! Follow our step-by-step video to create your own dragon. Written instructions and downloadable template are also provided.
2022 virtual events
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The World of Stonehenge
Join Dr Susan Greaney and Dr Neil Wilkin as they discuss 'The World of Stonehenge' exhibition which ran at the British Museum from February 2022 to July 2022.
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The kitchen garden in spring
Join BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair plant experts Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker as they discuss the management of the kitchen garden at Audley End House with Head Gardener Louise Ellis.
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How to train a knight
Discover what it takes to train a knight for English Heritage’s summer event programme of knights’ tournaments and legendary jousts with Historic Equitation's Dominic Sewell.
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Luke Edward Hall
Artist and designer Luke Edward Hall visits Corbridge Roman Town where he and Hadrian’s Wall Curator Dr Frances McIntosh look at Roman face pots from the collection there.
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Roman Pottery
Dr Frances McIntosh visits historical potter Graham Taylor to discuss Roman face pots, before seeing how a modern potter recreates these beautiful objects using historical methods.
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London blue plaques tour
Join senior historian Howard Spencer and blue plaque historian Rebecca Preston for a virtual tour of some of the blue plaques which can be seen when walking in Hampstead, from famous poets to social historians.
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A Right Royal Street Party
Dr Annie Gray and Kathy Hipperson explore a taste of the past as they discuss the origins and recipes of five dishes ideal for a right royal street party. Click here to download the recipes featured in the film.
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Clifford's Tower Revealed
Go behind the scenes with the experts behind the £5m investment in Clifford’s Tower in York which has improved the understanding and visitor experience of this iconic and important heritage site.
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Belsay Awakes
Enjoy this access-all-areas virtual tour and see Conservation in Action at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens. Hear about the excitement and challenges of the Belsay Awakes project.
2021 virtual Events
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Alan Kitching Workshop
Join world-renowned printmaker and designer Alan Kitching for an exclusive tour of his workshop and hear about how he has been working with English Heritage over the past year.
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Behind the scenes at Boscobel
Join site manager Daisy Lambert for an exclusive virtual tour of Boscobel House and The Royal Oak. Get a sneak peek as the site gets ready to reopen on 12 April after major redevelopment.
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Cavendish's Horses
Join equestrian historian Dominic Sewell in an illuminating talk on the origins and use of the Riding House at Bolsover Castle. Watch as its story is brought to life with a display of historical riding.
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Dover's Stone Hut Tour
Approximately 150,000 objects from English Heritage sites throughout Kent and East Sussex are stored at Dover Castle. See inside the store where these are kept.
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Mrs Crocombe's cookbook
Join Kathy Hipperson (who portrays Mrs Crocombe in our award-winning YouTube series) as she explains why a woman who died 93 years ago remains relevant in the 21st century.
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Singing with Nightingales
Join The Nest Collective's Sam Lee in the forest and delve into his trove of rare songs and folklore by the fireside. Then journey with him as he goes in seach of the nightingale.
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Historic Gardens 1 - 13 April 2021
Join our garden experts as they answer Member questions and discuss the challenges of growing, maintaining and conserving historic gardens and landscapes.
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Historic Gardens 2 - 15 April 2021
Join our garden experts as they answer Member questions and discuss the challenges of growing, maintaining and conserving historic gardens and landscapes.
