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Family Events

Plan an extraordinary day out this summer and step into history together as a family.

Meet captivating characters from the past and take part in some hands-on adventures at our family-friendly events.

We have a whole host of exciting events for families taking place throughout the summer. Look out for the Kids Dig at Stonehenge, as well as a Medieval Season across some of our sites, and amazing Summer Explorer Quests at other popular sites. Adventures await!

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Summer Explorer Quests

Oh no! Noble, our trusty guard dog, has lost his shadow. And he needs your help to find it! From 1 July to 1 September, join Noble the dog's friends on a quest to find his shadow. You'll find four different quests at 29 historical sites across the country. Succeed in your mission to become the ultimate adventurer.

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Kids' Dig at Stonehenge

Bring your budding archaeologists to try their hand at unearthing the past in our special Stonehenge sandboxes between 20 July and 1 September.

Artefacts from across the centuries are ready to be excavated, giving children the chance to learn more about the history of Stonehenge through the things that have been left behind.
 
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LEGENDARY SUMMER 2024

Ready for adventure? Visit our sites and you can witness live-action clashes between brave Roman soldiers, battles between gallant medieval knights, jousts and stunning swordplay from swashbuckling pirates. It's a summer of legends with something for everyone at our historic places around the country.

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MEDIEVAL SEASON SUMMER 2024

  • MEDIEVAL SEASON AT BATTLE ABBEY

    Sat 20 Jul - Sun 1 Sep 2024 10am - 5pm

    Join us at Battle Abbey every day of the summer holidays to learn what life was like in medieval times. Look out for the special falconry weekend for amazing displays of medieval hawking and hunting.

  • MEDIEVAL SEASON AT ELTHAM PALACE

    Sat 20 Jul - Sun 1 Sep 2024 10am - 5pm

    From storytelling to have-a-go archery, there's something for children of all ages during Medieval Season at Eltham Palace. Everyone will love finding out what life was like at the palace in medieval times.

  • MEDIEVAL SEASON AT DOVER CASTLE

    Sat 20 Jul - Sun 1 Sep 2024 10am - 5pm

    From sword schools to medieval fun and games, there will be a different activity each week for children to take part in at Dover Castle this summer.

  • MEDIEVAL SEASON AT FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE

    Sat 20 Jul - Sun 1 Sep 2024 10am - 5pm

    Head to Framlingham Castle during the summer to learn what life was like in medieval times. From jester workshops, have-a-go archery, storytelling, squire training to lessons in courtly etiquette, there will be a different activity each week.

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