Family Days Out
Enjoy a family day out as the seasons begin to change.
Visit our breathtaking castles, abbeys and stately homes, or stretch little legs and fire up imaginations with our family events and activities.
With Halloween around the corner, start planning your October half-term and join us at historic places across England for the Great Pumpkin Party.
Enjoy a free day out in September
Thanks to our amazing volunteers and partners across the country, we're offering free in-person events across the country this September to celebrate our heritage and history as part of Heritage Open Days.
Join us across England between Friday 11 - Sunday 20 September for walking and guided tours, interior openings, short talks and more.
See what's on for Heritage Open DaysHalloween Half-Term
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens this October half-term.
Join the Great Pumpkin Party as we celebrate the season with family activities and entertainment. There'll be interactive storytelling and spooky games, as well as a themed trail and a seasonal selfie spot around the site.
And it wouldn't be Halloween without costumes, so don't forget to come dressed for the occasion. Join in the daily fancy dress competition and you might just win a prize.
Included with general admission. Book early and save 15%. Members go free.
Find a Halloween event near youOur 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, including the new playgrounds at Audley End, House and Gardens and Stokesay Castle.
Find a playground near you5-star membership. Explore over 400 historic sites
Join today and enjoy unlimited historic days out across over 400 sites for the entire year and with free kids entry, there’s no better time to join and start making new memories all year round.
Plus your support for us as a charity means you're helping to protect heritage sites for generations to come.
Join todayFamily 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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A Family Guide to Pendennis Castle
Discover the wartime tunnels and climb to the top of the mighty Tudor keep at Pendennis Castle. The recreated gun deck brings the noise and drama of a castle under attack to life.
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A Family Guide to Warkworth Castle
With imposing stone walls, huge fireplaces where kitchen staff worked over roasting spits, and restored furnished rooms, step into medieval life at Warkworth Castle.
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A Family Guide to Down House: Home of Charles Darwin
Step back into Victorian family life at Charles Darwin's family home. Explore the garden where Darwin conducted his most famous experiments and learn about his greatest discoveries.
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A Family Guide to 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
With a family exhibition and play area, as well as a new viewing platform on the rooftop of the gatehouse, explore the battlefield of a major turning point in England's story.
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Seasonal highlights
With summer approaching, now's the perfect time to plan your next spectacular days out.
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What's On
Make the most of the longer, lighter days with lots of fun things to do across the country.
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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.