Northumberland

Join us for a Classic Car show in the grounds of Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens on Sunday 28 June, from 10am - 5pm. 

There will be a range of cars from various eras and models throughout the grounds to see.

This event is included with your general admission. Book in advance and save 15%. Members go free.

Classic Car Show At Belsay Hall, Castle And Gardens

During May half term, join the Woodland Tribe for Playhenge and build an adventure playground using real hammers, saws and nails. Work together to design and create the play structure of your dreams.

Playhenge is suitable for ages 4+. Children must be accompanied by an adult (minimum of one accompanying adult per three children).

Due to the nature of the activity, this event may be noisy. Ear defenders will be available to borrow.

This experience is first come first served, and due to capacity, queues may form. Time within the experience will be restricted, but you are welcome to come back and have multiple build attempts throughout the day.

This event is included with your general admission to Stonehenge. Book advance tickets and save 15%. Members go free.

Playhenge At Stonehenge

Join Blue Badge guide John McFerran for a tour of Liverpool's waterfront.

Some will say the port of Liverpool has been the most important port in Great Britain since the beginning of the 19th century. The tour will start at St Nicholas church, built in the 12th century, and will follow through the centuries to the modern day reinvention of the waterfront.

This tour is graded as moderate access, as it is a tour covering up to 3 miles with few places to stop and sit down.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Members' Week:

Explore the dramatic ruins of Witley Court and uncover the story of its former grandeur, from lavish aristocratic life to the fire that left the house in ruins.

Continue into the beautifully restored Formal Gardens with the Head Gardener, learning about their design, history, and ongoing care. A captivating introduction to the history and horticulture of this remarkable estate.

This event has been graded as moderate access. There will be limited places to stop and rest during the walk and may include some uneven terrain and steps. Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access to the house, only to the visitor centre, exterior and grounds.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Learn how to groom and care for one of the Audley horses. Join our Stables team as they show you the ropes.

Sensible closed toe shows and long sleeves are advised. Horsehair can sometimes cause allergic reactions. This event will be taking place outside so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Join members of our Curatorial and Collections team at Dartmouth Castle, built in the 14th century to defend the town against French raiders during the Hundred Year Wars.

During this tour you will explore the site’s rich history and learn about the collection of weaponry held here as well as getting hands on with cleaning one of the historic canons that still reside in the grounds. Our expert Conservators will guide you through the use of tools to preserve and clean as you give it a go yourself.

There will be limited places to stop and rest during the walk and will include some uneven terrain and steps throughout the tour.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Join animal educators ZooLab for an adventure with Morpho the Munching Millipede as he meets a variety of awe-inspiring animals.

This storytelling and hands on workshop is aimed at 1-5 year olds, and includes meeting real life critters such as spiders, snails, scorpions, rats and frogs.

Tickets are only required for children, there is no need to book an adult ticket. However, all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Join our team of volunteers on a tour of the world's first iron bridge and discover the secrets of Britain's industrial past.

This event is not suitable for children under the age of 16 years old.

This event has been graded as moderate access. There will be limited places to stop and rest during the walk and may include some uneven terrain and steps.

Bookings for this event open on Monday 20 April at 9am on this page.

Can you tell your Edgar from your Aetheling? Are you bewildered by ‘Athel-wotsits’ and ‘Thingy-stans’?

Join us for a fun family-friendly romp through the confusing cast of 1066 characters. Find out how and why the Anglo-Saxon boy prince Edgar Aetheling survived William the Conqueror’s new regime but was consigned to be a footnote of history.

This talk will take place in the Discovery Centre and last around one hour. It is suitable for all ages.

We'll be inside for the tour, but the discovery centre can be cold, so please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Join animal educators ZooLab for an adventure with Morpho the Munching Millipede as he meets a variety of awe-inspiring animals.

This storytelling and hands on workshop is aimed at 1-5 year olds, and includes meeting real life critters such as spiders, snails, scorpions, rats and frogs.

Tickets are only required for children, there is no need to book an adult ticket. However, all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

This event is graded as easy access and is fully accessible.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Join our volunteers to take a closer look at the graffiti left on Carlisle Castle over the centuries.

On this tour you will find out about the insubordinate soldiers who left their mark in the cells of Carlisle Castle and the tales they tell.

This tour is graded as moderate access as due to the number of stairs to navigate and uneven surfaces throughout the site.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Dust off your magnifying glasses and get ready for sleuthing!

On this kids tour, you will learn how to find clues around Kenilworth Castle which tell us about the history and function of its historic buildings.

This tour has been designed especially for children but is engaging for all members of the family. Tickets are only required for children, there is no need to book an adult ticket. However, all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

This event has been graded as moderate access. There will be limited places to stop and rest during the walk and may include some uneven terrain and steps.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Join animal educators ZooLab for an exploration of some of the 25,000 different species of minibeast that live in the UK, and learn all about amazing invertebrates.

This hands on workshop is aimed at 5-11 year olds, and includes meeting real life critters such as spiders, scorpions, millipedes and cockroaches.

Tickets are only required for children, there is no need to book an adult ticket. However, all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

This event is graded as easy access and is fully accessible.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Join a community of crafters for a weekly knit and natter in the Coach House Cafe at Marble Hill.

We’re a friendly and encouraging group, who work on our own independent projects alongside each other.

Open to all adult ages and abilities.

There is no booking required. For more details please contact chloe.cooke@english-heritage.org.uk

Knitting Group At Marble Hill

Join Blue Badge guide John McFerran for a tour of Liverpool's waterfront.

Some will say the port of Liverpool has been the most important port in Great Britain since the beginning of the 19th century. The tours will start at St Nicholas church, built in the 12th century, and will follow through the centuries to the modern day reinvention of the waterfront.

These tours are graded as moderate access, as it covers up to 3 miles with few places to stop and sit down.

Join Head Gardener Dan Hale and enjoy a tour of this iconic Garden. Discover the latest projects undertaken to recreate the historical planting and learn about what it takes to bring out the best of a large historic garden.

This tour is graded as moderate access, as it is a walking tour with steps and few places to stop and sit down.

Tours take place on:

Tuesday 26 May from 10am - 11.30am

Thursday 28 May from 2.30pm - 4pm

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Join Chris White, Senior Ornamental Gardener and members of his team to find out more about the work that goes on in the Parterre and Pond Garden (with a chance to look behind the scenes!)

This tour takes place outside, so please wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Join us on a guided tour of Kenwood House and discover the rich history rooted in its gardens.

This tour will highlight the key moments in the history of the grounds from Primaeval forest to designed landscape.

The access grade for the tour is moderate as the tour covers uneven ground and some stairs.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Join us for an exclusive talk exploring the 1st Duke of Wellington's military uniforms.

Featuring five military dress uniforms, including three never before displayed, the exhibition examines how Wellington’s uniforms expressed rank, ceremony and authority. The talk will place these garments within the context of his career, European alliances and the Napoleonic Wars, set within the Duke’s London home.

This is a walking tour around the site. There will be limited places to stop and sit down and covers uneven terrain including steps.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Join this tour to explore the formative years of the monastery. Discover how it was founded, the challenges it faced, and the people who shaped its first hundred years, laying the foundations for its enduring legacy.

This tour is graded as easy access as it is a walking tour around the site. Please wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Join Emily Burns, Curator of Collections and Interiors for West London, for a guided tour of Marble Hill House.

Discover the house’s historic interiors, architectural design, and the stories behind its creation. This tour will start at the entrance of Marble Hill House.

This event has been graded as moderate access. There will be limited rest points on the tour and may include some uneven terrain and stairs.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

English Heritage

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites - from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of the empire to a Cold War bunker. 

Through these, we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. 

Classic Car Show At Belsay Hall, Castle And Gardens

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