Family Days Out
Looking for family days out to enjoy before summer ends?
Visit our breathtaking castles, abbeys and stately homes, or stretch little legs and fire up imaginations with our family events and activities.
Step back in time and enjoy traditional fairground activities for all the family and enjoy a Great British Summer.
Soak up the last of the Summer
Celebrate a classic Great British Summer at our sites across the country.
Enjoy the fairground activities, pick up new tricks at the circus skills station and dive in to some puppet antics. Kick back in a deck chair with a delicious ice cream and enjoy the last week of the holidays.
Plus, kids can grab a souvenir passport and collect special stamps to complete their summer adventure.
Plan your summer days outSee Dracula at Whitby Abbey
Immerse yourself in the world of Dracula this summer at Whitby Abbey - the site that inspired it all.
From Saturday 25 July - Tue 1 September, enjoy our popular performer-led Dracula plays every Saturday to Tuesday, bringing the iconic story to life within the dramatic Abbey grounds.
Book your visit to Dracula at Whitby AbbeyDiscover somewhere new 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 DaysOur 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.
More to Explore
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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.