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London

Southwark

Since ancient times this stretch of the Thames has been instrumental to the success of London as a global city. It suffered terribly in the Second World War and has struggled to reinvent itself since. Join Nick Collinson for a walk along the Thames path, with wonderful views guaranteed whatever the weather. Hear stories of Scandinavians, royal falconry and the Pilgrim Fathers of America.

The access grading for this tour is moderate, as it involves walking for up to two hours with few places to stop and rest.

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Start the weekend energised with a spot of Community Yoga amongst the backdrop of Marble Hill and it's surroundings! Community based event, meet on the Oval Lawn (Behind House towards River) at 8am.

Community Yoga

Experience the power and glamour of John Singer Sargent’s portraits in Kenwood's new exhibition; Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits.

Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits will reveal the real stories behind the fascinating American women who crossed the Atlantic to marry British aristocrats in an exchange of money for titles. These women include a war-time nurse, a helicopter pilot and the first sitting female MP.

Sargent was one of the most sought-after artists of the Gilded Age and was ‘the artist’ to depict these intriguing women. On the centenary of his death, the exhibition sees eighteen magnificent portraits gathered together for the first time, the portraits themselves depicting some of Sargent’s most powerful and glamorous works. In addition to full-length oil paintings, masterful charcoal portraits will also feature, depicting their subjects in a candid and perceptive light.

Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits is curated by English Heritage with the charity drawing upon the expertise of Richard Ormond CBE. The renowned Sargent scholar and the artist’s great-nephew is the exhibition’s consultant.

Tickets go on sale soon.

Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits is supported by The Friends of the Iveagh Bequest, Kenwood, the American Friends of English Heritage, the Deborah Loeb Brice Foundation, the Blavatnik Family Foundation, Rockefeller Capital Management, Gregory and Melissa Fleming, the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, and other generous supporters.

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Join our collections team in the Archaeological Collections Store and discover a treasure trove of unique and special objects spanning 2,000 years of England's history. These are objects not normally on display, and form around a third of our total stored collection.

This year the tours will focus on objects from Roman Wroxeter, Hill Hall and Thetford Priory.

Tours are free and can be booked when you arrive at Wrest Park.

Tours will run at 11am and 1pm on the following dates:

7 April

19 May

2 June

16 June

7 July

21 July

4 August

18 August

8 September

22 September

6 October

20 October

Archaeological Collections Store Tours

Join us at Conisbrough Castle for a unique art workshop led by artist Claire Crawford. Claire will provide expert tutoring to help you draw the castle from life or something different from one of the reference images supplied. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, and all materials will be provided. Light refreshments of tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, and you can take your masterpiece away with you at the end of the workshop.

This event is graded as easy access, as it takes place in the education room, which is fully accessible.

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Join our Wildlife Monitoring and Surveying volunteers on a walk to discover what's blooming and buzzing.

From fluttering butterflies to curious critters, our gardens are buzzing with life—come see what you can spot! Perfect for nature lovers of all ages. 

Bring your curiosity, a camera, and comfy shoes—we’ll bring the adventure! 

Wildlife Walk

Let your imagination run wild as we construct an amazing adventure playground at Stonehenge with Woodland Tribe. Hammers, saws and nails will be handed over to the children and their adults to build the play structure of their dreams. What will you create?

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.

Please note that 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.

What people said last year:

“Amazing. One of the best activities our children have ever done.”

“Wonderful project. Amazing. 10/10”

“I feel happy when I come here. I get to build lots of stuff.” 

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Playhenge

Join us in the grounds of Osborne for hands-on activities this May half term. Enjoy family fun and games in the fresh air!

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May Half-Term Fun & Games At Osborne

Join us in the grounds of Beeston Castle for hands-on activities this May half term. Enjoy family fun and games in the fresh air!

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May Half Term Fun & Games At Beeston Castle

Join us in the grounds of Audley End House and Gardens for hands-on activities this May half term. Enjoy family fun and games in the fresh air!

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May Half Term Fun & Games At Audley End House And Gardens

Join us in the grounds of Framlingham Castle for hands-on activities this May half term. Enjoy family fun and games in the fresh air!

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May Half Term Fun & Games At Framlingham Castle

Join us in the grounds of Battle Abbey for hands-on activities this May half term. Enjoy family fun and games in the fresh air!

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May Half-Term Fun & Games At Battle Abbey

Join us in the grounds of Wrest Park for hands-on activities this May half term. Enjoy family fun and games in the fresh air!

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May Half Term Fun & Games At Wrest Park

Get ready for a fun-filled outdoor adventure this May half-term! Challenge your family and friends to giant lawn games, bounce around on spacehoppers, and splash about in our sand and water pits. With plenty of hands-on activities in the beautiful grounds of Scarborough Castle, it’s the perfect way to enjoy fresh air and family fun!

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May Half-Term Fun & Games At Scarborough Castle

Get ready for a fun-filled outdoor adventure this May half-term! Challenge your family and friends to giant lawn games, bounce around on spacehoppers, and splash about in our sand and water pits. With plenty of hands-on activities in the beautiful grounds of Belsay Hall, it’s the perfect way to enjoy fresh air and family fun!

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May Half Term Fun And Games At Belsay Hall

Join us in the grounds of Pendennis Castle for hands-on activities this May half term. Enjoy family fun and games in the fresh air! 

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May Half-Term Fun & Games At Pendennis Castle

Join us in the grounds of Dover Castle for hands-on activities this May half term. Enjoy family fun and games in the fresh air!

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May Half-Term Fun & Games At Dover Castle

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. 

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