London

Lewisham

Join us for an exclusive evening event at Eltham Palace and Gardens. Enjoy a cocktail on arrival and experience the palace filled with stunning floral displays from Fleurs de Villes. Jazz musicians will fill the air with music as you explore the glamorous history of Eltham Palace through floral mannequins based on its famous former residents and guests.

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Please note that the car park will be closed during this event. We recommend travelling by public transport where possible.

Jazz & Cocktail Evenings At Eltham Palace

Join the Stables Team at Carisbrooke Castle to bring the donkeys out for their day greeting visitors.

Help give them their breakfast and see some of their morning routine.

This event is graded as easy access and is suitable for all ages except under-5s.

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Members' Week:

In partnership with our Members' Week supporter, Riviera Travel, join us for a day of exploring Birmingham’s Industrial history. Step back in time for a behind-the-scenes tour of JW Evans Silver Factory, one of the most complete surviving historic factories in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Then embark onboard a 1930s narrowboat to explore the more hidden stretches of the canals which played a crucial role in the development of Birmingham. Discover what life would have been like for families who spent their lives working on these boats and see the city from a different perspective.

Lunch at the Roundhouse is included in your ticket price. This event is graded as challenging access due to the uneven floors, narrow walkways and steep stairs within JW Evans Silver Factory. The boat tour is standing room only with no seats and is accessible via a set of stairs.

Join our team to discover more about this rare survival of an early Norman enclosure castle. Rather than having a keep or motte, like most Norman castles, Eynsford was instead protected by an extensive curtain wall. Today, parts of the wall survive to their impressive full height alongside the remains of the hall building, where the inhabitants would have lived. Learn about why the castle was built, whose lands it was protecting and what was discovered during excavations of the site.

The access grade for this tour is moderate. It involves walking over uneven terrain with few places to stop and rest. We'll be outside for the tour, so please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather.

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Join Properties Historian Will Wyeth for a guided tour of the fantastic Middleham Castle.

Discover the rich history of this once-magnificent castle and its association with one of England's most infamous kings: Richard III.

This tour is graded as moderate access, as there are stairs and steps along the route and the ground may be uneven in places.

BOOK NOW - 10.30AM

BOOK NOW - 1PM

The first excavations at Chesters took place in 1840, directed by John Clayton. What we know of Roman Cilurnum is almost completely down to Clayton's work, yet we can still re-interpret their findings. Join Collections Curator Dr Frances McIntosh in the museum to look at some of the key finds from his excavation, and how our interpretation of them may be different to that of the Victorian antiquarians.

This event is graded as easy access.

BOOK NOW – 10.30AM

BOOK NOW – 11.30AM

Get a chance to meet one of the Audley End horses in this intimate session in our Victorian stable yard. This session will include an introduction to safety around our horses on-site, an opportunity to meet them, hear what they spend their days doing, and learn about the care they need. While you will be able to say hi, not everyone will get a chance to groom one of the horses.

The access grade for this tour is moderate. It takes place outside a historic building and has uneven flooring in places. Please take note that this event takes place at a working stable and that every child must be accompanied by at least one adult. Everyone joining the experience must book a ticket. The activity may also involve some moderate physical activity.

BOOK NOW – 10.30AM

BOOK NOW – 2.45PM

Join Christina Pascoe, English Heritage's National Venue Hire Manager, for a peek into the world of English Heritage on film, including some of the filming which has taken place in the north such as 28 Years Later, The Radleys and Gentleman Jack.

Learn why English Heritage allows these projects to take place, the challenges they pose, and the measures taken to protect the sites and artefacts in order to allow our fascinating heritage to appear on screen.

This event has been graded as easy access.

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Join our expert guide to learn all about the third largest complex of standing stones in England. Discover all that is currently known about this impressive prehistoric site, from the folklore to the geophysical survey that transformed the view of the site.

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

BOOK NOW - 11AM

BOOK NOW - 1PM

This unique experience will guide you through some of Carisbrooke's key highlights, offering insights into its rich history and stunning architecture. After the guided tour, you'll have the opportunity to explore the castle at your own leisure, taking in its beauty and charm at your own pace.

This event has been graded as moderate access due to the lengh of the tour and steep staircases.

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Join us for a talk with our volunteer guide looking at the role of Scarborough Castle and the surrounding headland both as a target for the Germans and a key defensive feature of the Yorkshire coast. It will also examine the experiences of the custodians of Scarborough Castle during the two conflicts and the lives of their families living there.

This event has been graded as moderate access due to uneven terrain and few places to stop and sit.

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Join one of our volunteer guides and Sophie Stewart, Collections Conservator, to learn about the high-quality wall paintings that survive in the chapel of St Mary de Castro on the first floor of the castle, dating back to the 13th century. Then climb higher and explore the Agricola Tower to see the wonderful views of Chester.

This event has been graded as challenging access. There will be limited rest points on the tour and it will include steep steps and some uneven terrain.

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Discover the secrets of the wonderful gardens of Belsay Hall in this tour led by one of our gardeners.

Explore the grounds to learn about the varied themes and exotic plants of these award-winning gardens. Discover how the team bring the gardens back to life in the spring.

This event is graded as moderate access, as there are some stairs and uneven terrain to navigate.

BOOK NOW – 11AM

BOOK NOW – 1.30PM

Experience a guided tour of Rotherwas, the cherished chapel of the Roman Catholic Bodenham family. Explore its fascinating architectural history including Elizabethan timber roof, 18th-century tower and Victorian interior updated by Edward Welby Pugin (the son of AWN Pugin, architect of the Houses of Parliament). Find out how Rotherwas Chapel was an integral part of a sizeable manor house for over six centuries.

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.

BOOK NOW - 11AM

BOOK NOW - 2PM

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 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.

BOOK NOW - 11AM

BOOK NOW - 1PM

Join our volunteer team from Beeston Castle to learn about the history of loom weaving and the process our volunteer's took to build their own. See a loom demonstration at the Roundhouse from the team themselves.

This event is graded as challenging access as the site has steeps paths and uneven terrain. To access the roundhouse, it is necessary to walk up hill and steep steps. Please wear suitable footwear for the terrain.

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Join our expert volunteer for an unforgettable journey through one of England's most famous battlefields. Travel back to the fateful year of 1066 and uncover the dramatic events of the day that forever changed English history.

Your guide will lead you through the battlefield, providing a vivid and detailed breakdown of the battle's key moments. Learn about the profound impacts the battle had on England and the fascinating creation of the abbey that now stands as a testament to this pivotal moment in history.

This tour has been classed as challanging due to uneven terrain and long periods of walking with no breaks.

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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

The imposing twin towers of the medieval church at Reculver dominate the skyline of Herne Bay, acting as a navigation marker for ships at sea. This was the site of one of the earliest Roman forts built against Saxon raids on the 'Saxon Shore'. It later became the site of an Anglo-Saxon monastery before becoming the parish church for Reculver. The tall towers were built in a remodelling of the church in the 12th century. Much of the site has been lost to coastal erosion, but alongside the twin towers are the ruined remains of the early Roman fort. The towers are open after an extensive conservation project, meet the team to learn more of the history of the site while exploring inside the towers.

The access grade for this event is moderate, and will involve walking over uneven terrain and a few steep staircases. We'll be outside for the tour, so please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather.

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Gain a fascinating insight into the complex development of North Leigh Roman Villa with Curator of Collections and Interiors Dr Ian Leins. Discover more about the uses of the site, its discovery and associated archaeological objects.

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

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Explore the butler's pantry of Audley End House and learn the personal and professional secrets of William Lincoln, butler to Charles 5th Lord Braybrooke in the late 1800s.

You will see the tools of his trade, and the family silver collection in his care. You will discover more about his responsibilities for the comfort and safety of the Braybrooke family, and his role in setting standards for the servants under his command. But did William himself live up to those standards? Hear the evidence and decide for yourself!

This event is graded as moderate access due to needing to navigate uneven flooring and steps with limited seating for rest stops.

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Delve into the intriguing upstairs-downstairs history of Eltham Palace, where remarkable queens and the local women who served them come to life. Discover the fascinating stories of these royal figures and their dedicated attendants during this captivating period.

Explore the lives of the queens who graced Eltham Palace with their presence, and learn about the local women who played crucial roles in their daily lives. From the grandeur of the royal chambers to the bustling activity behind the scenes, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the interconnected worlds of royalty and service.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through history, where the stories of queens and their loyal servants unfold in the majestic setting of Eltham Palace.

This event has been graded as 'easy' access.

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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. 

Jazz & Cocktail Evenings At Eltham Palace

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