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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.

Soak up the sun this May half-term, with our Mystery Missions running all across the country and visit Playhenge at Stonehenge, where children can build the perfect adventure playground using real hammers, saws and nails.

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May Half Term

Soak up the sunshine this May half-term and 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.

Visit during May Half Term
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History never looked so good

Spring is in full swing, and history's never looked so good. With lush lawns, bright green woodlands and beautiful blooming gardens, now's the perfect time to plan your next spectacular springtime adventure.

With a bank holiday weekend and May half-term on the horizon, start planning now to make the most of the extra days away from the everyday.

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Enjoy a Great British 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 soak up the summer.

Plus, kids can grab a souvenir passport and collect special stamps to complete their summer adventure.

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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, including the new playground at Audley End, House and Gardens.

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Join English Heritage

Become a member today and enjoy a year of unforgettable days out with 20% off membership for a limited time.

Use code MAY20 by Saturday 31 May and enjoy a host of benefits including free unlimited entry for you and up to six kids to over 400 historic sites including Stonehenge, Dover Castle and Hadrian's Wall.

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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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