History

Tour

Arts & Crafts

North Yorkshire

York

We are opening our fine art and social history store at Helmsley Archaeology store for the first time to the public. Join us for a behind the scenes tour of this fascinating store!

Tours will be held: 

Thursday 2nd May – 10am

Thursday 31th July - 10am

Thursday 18th September - 10am

Thursday 2nd October - 10am

Guided by members of the collections team, these tours will explore how we look after and care for our collections, our current projects and highlight some of our favourite finds from across the North territory.

To book your place, please email the collections team on Helmsley.Stores@english-heritage.org.uk.

Please specify a date and include a list of all attendees in your email. Tours are free but contributions welcomed. Bookings will be made on a first come, first serve basis.

While tours are free, a £5 per person donation is suggested.

Helmsley Archaeology Store Tours:

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 for an adventure quest at Audley End this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%. Tickets coming soon.

Don't miss The Big Brick Build, which will also be happening during the Easter holidays between 12 – 21 April.

There’s lots to do at Audley End House and Gardens this Easter including:

Explore the playground.

Meet the horses in the stables.

Enjoy activities in the Victorian nursery.

Experience life as a Victorian servant in the kitchens.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Audley End House And Gardens

Join us for an adventure quest at Battle Abbey this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%.

Tickets will be on sale soon.

Don't miss The Big Brick Build, which will also be happening during the Easter holidays between 12 – 21 April.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Battle Abbey

Join us for an adventure quest at Birdoswald Roman Fort this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%. Tickets coming soon.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

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Easter Adventure Quest Chesters Roman Fort

Join us for an adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%. Tickets available soon.

Don't miss The Big Brick Build, which will also be happening during the Easter holidays between 12 – 21 April.

There’s lots to see at Wrest Park this Easter:

Let off steam in the play area – located next to the café in the kitchen garden.

Explore the park and stroll through three centuries of landscape design.

Look out for unusual garden features like the Chinese bridge, the rustic bath house and the pet cemetery deep in the woods.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Wrest Park

Join us for an adventure quest at Bolsover Castle this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%. Tickets coming soon.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Don't miss The Big Brick Build, which will also be happening during the Easter holidays between 12 – 21 April.

Easter Adventure Quest Bolsover Castle

Join us for an adventure quest at Down House this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%.

Tickets will be on sale soon.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Down House

Join us for an adventure quest at Osborne this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%.

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Don't miss The Big Brick Build, which will also be happening during the Easter holidays between 12 – 21 April.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Osborne

Join us for an adventure quest at Birdoswald Roman Fort this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%. Tickets coming soon.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Birdoswald Roman Fort

Join us for an adventure quest at Birdoswald Roman Fort this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%. Tickets coming soon.

BOOK TICKETS

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Scarborough

Join us for an adventure quest at Belsay Hall this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.  

Book early and save 15%.

BOOK TICKETS

Don't miss The Big Brick Build, which will also be happening during the Easter holidays between 12 – 21 April. 

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Belsay Hall Easter Adventure Quest

Join us for an adventure quest at Carisbrooke Castle this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%.

Tickets will be on sale soon.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Carisbrooke Castle

Join us for an adventure quest at Kenilworth Castle this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%. Tickets available soon.

Don't miss The Big Brick Build, which will also be happening during the Easter holidays between 12 – 21 April.

There's loads to enjoy at Kenilworth Castle this Easter:

Explore the mighty medieval keep!

Take in the views from Elizabeth I's private rooms

Discover the unique Elizabethan garden with bird-filled aviary

Get hands-on with history in the family-friendly exhibition

Relax and recharge in the Stables Tearoom

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Kenilworth Castle And Elizabethan Garden

Join us for an adventure quest at Eltham Palace and Gardens this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%. Tickets available soon.

There’s loads to enjoy at Eltham Palace and Gardens this Easter:

Go on an adventure in the unique playground.

Relax in the beautiful glasshouse café overlooking the playground.

Explore the art deco mansion.

See the purpose-built heated home of Mah-Jong, the Courtaulds' beloved pet lemur.

Head underground to explore the basement.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Eltham Palace And Gardens

Join us for an adventure quest at Warkworth Castle this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%. Tickets coming soon.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Warkworth Castle

Join us for an adventure quest at Brodsworth Hall this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%. Tickets coming soon.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Brodsworth Hall

Join us for an adventure quest at Walmer Castle this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%.

Tickets will be on sale soon.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Walmer Castle

Join us for an adventure quest at Framlingham Castle this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%. Tickets available soon.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Framlingham Castle

Join us for an adventure quest at Belsay Hall this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.  

Book early and save 15%.

Tickets will be on sale soon.

Don't miss The Big Brick Build, which will also be happening during the Easter holidays between 12 – 21 April. 

BOOK TICKETS

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Join us for an adventure quest at Whitby Abbey this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%. Tickets coming soon.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Whitby Abbey Easter Adventure Quest

Join us for an adventure quest at Beeston Castle this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%. Tickets coming soon.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Beeston Castle And Woodland Park

Join us for an adventure quest at Stokesay Castle this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%. Tickets available soon.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Stokesay Castle

Join us for an adventure quest at Pendennis Castle this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%.

Tickets will be on sale soon.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Pendennis Castle

Join us for an adventure quest at Osborne this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%.

Tickets will be on sale soon.

Don't miss The Big Brick Build, which will also be happening during the Easter holidays between 12 – 21 April.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

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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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