Animals & Nature

Exhibition

Nature & Outdoor Fun

Kent

Dover

Walmer Castle will be hosting the International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition 2025 for the first time!

Join us from 3 September - 3 November to immerse yourself in nature as you enjoy an exhibition featuring select higher-placed winners from both the International Garden Photographer of the Year and the dedicated Special Award "The Wonders of Walmer".

This stunning exhibition will be on display in the grounds of Walmer Castle. While you're there, explore more than eight acres of award-winning gardens in the grounds of a Tudor fortress turned country house. Built on the orders of Henry VIII to defend England's southern shores, Walmer Castle later became a home for the Lords Warden of the Cinque Ports — among them the Duke of Wellington and the Queen Mother, for whom a beautiful garden was created to mark her 95th birthday.

Please note 3 Nov is for group bookings only as the castle will be closed to visitors.

International Garden Photographer Of The Year

Come and sample the sparkling wit and whirlwind plot of The Rivals by Rain and Shine Theatre Company in the grounds of Portchester Castle, Hampshire.

When fashionable 18th century London society comes to take the waters in the spa-town of Bath, comic confusion, daring duels and romantic entanglements abound. At the centre of it all is heiress Lydia Languish, who is determined to elope with the penniless Ensign Beverly rather than marry the eligible Jack Absolute.

Don't miss this Restoration comedy which has delighted audiences for over 250 years with its collection of comic characters, including the formidable Mrs Malaprop, a creation so famous for the way she mangles the English language that her name is now immortalised in the dictionary.

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The Rivals At Portchester Castle

It’s all fun and games at Dover Castle this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From soft play and mini golf to archery and den building, there’s all sorts of fun to be had all through the school holidays.

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

Summer Fun & Games At Dover Castle

It’s all fun and games at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into.

Take on a series of fun and quirky challenges, with a brand-new themed adventure every weekend. Join the Beast Explorers Club, go on an Ugly Bug Safari, hunt for fairies, or step back in time to the age of the dinosaurs!

Don’t miss our Dinosaur Weekend on 26th-27th July, where you can dig for dinosaur bones, take part in a Time Team-style excavation, and get an introduction to paleontology. Plus, meet a Victorian paleontologist who has discovered a mysterious egg… could it be a baby dinosaur?

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

Summer Of Fun And Games At Belsay Hall

Calling all young squires and brave maidens!

Are you ready to become a knight of Goodrich? This summer Goodrich Castle is set to transform into a Knights' training ground. Join us every day from 19th July – 31st August for family-friendly medieval games and challenges designed to test your courage, skill and aim.

Take on the royal games including, egg and spoon races, castle skittles and the queens quoit challenge.

This event is included in your admission ticket to Goodrich Castle.

Knights' Training Ground At Goodrich Castle

It’s all fun and games at Eltham Palace and Gardens this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From soft play and mini golf to archery and den building, there’s all sorts of fun to be had all through the school holidays.

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

Summer Of Fun And Games At Eltham Palace And Gardens

It’s all fun and games at Battle Abbey this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From soft play and mini golf to archery and den building, there’s all sorts of fun to be had all through the school holidays.

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

Summer Fun And Games At Battle Abbey

It’s all fun and games at Walmer Castle this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From soft play and mini golf to archery and den building, there’s all sorts of fun to be had all through the school holidays.

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

Summer Fun & Games At Walmer Castle

It’s all fun and games at Carisbrooke Castle this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From soft play and mini golf to archery and den building, there’s all sorts of fun to be had all through the school holidays.

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Summer Fun & Games At Carisbrooke Castle

It’s all fun and games at Audley End House and Gardens this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From soft play and mini golf to archery and den building, there’s all sorts of fun to be had all through the school holidays.

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Summer Of Fun And Games At Audley End House And Gardens

It’s all fun and games at Whitby Abbey this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into.

Immerse yourself in the spooky world of Dracula at Whitby Abbey! Enjoy performer-led Dracula plays every Saturday to Tuesday, bringing the iconic story to life. Take part in The Count's Treasure Hunt around the Abbey everyday of the school holidays.

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Summer Of Fun And Games At Whitby Abbey

It’s all fun and games at Stonehenge this summer. We’ve partnered with TV’s Taskmaster to set you silly challenges as you explore. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. There might be a rubber duck or two to spot on the way too. When you reach the finishing zone, celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots, and collect a little reward for all your hard work.

Please note: Alex and the Taskmaster team sadly won’t be doing the tasks with you … which does mean you’re in charge. Questionable. But exciting.

Plus, bring your budding archaeologists to take part in the Kids’ Dig event, and excavate ancient artefacts from our special Stonehenge sandboxes.

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Come Play Ft. Tv’S Taskmaster At Stonehenge

It’s all fun and games at Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From soft play and mini golf to archery and den building, there’s all sorts of fun to be had all through the school holidays.

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

Summer Of Fun And Games At Kenilworth Castle

It’s all fun and games at Bolsover Castle this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From sword school to archery and den building, there’s all sorts of fun to be had all through the school holidays.

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

Summer Of Fun And Games At Bolsover Castle

It’s all fun and games at Brodsworth Hall this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into.

Step into nature this summer and learn Woodland Skills every day with our expert ranger! Get hands-on with mud kitchens, den building, nature art, and fire-starting, perfect for little explorers.

Don’t miss our special events:

5th-7th August: Falconry – Watch magnificent birds of prey in action.

19th-21st August: Fairy Hunters – Can you explore Brodsworth Hall and uncover the hidden fairies around the grounds?

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

Summer Of Fun And Games At Brodsworth Hall

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 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 will be a salute to John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), the most admired and sought-after portraitist of the Gilded Age on both sides of the Atlantic. These portraits represent some of his most glamorous and powerful 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.

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Heiress:

It’s all fun and games at Wrest Park this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From soft play and mini golf to archery and den building, there’s all sorts of fun to be had all through the school holidays.

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

Summer Of Fun And Games At Wrest Park

It’s all fun and games at Scarborough Castle this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From circus skills to dinosaur quests and fairy hunts, there’s all sorts of fun to be had all through the school holidays.

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

Summer Of Fun And Games At Scarborough Castle

It’s all fun and games at Framlingham Castle this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From soft play and mini golf to archery and den building, there’s all sorts of fun to be had all through the school holidays.

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

Summer Of Fun And Games At Framlingham Castle

It’s all fun and games at Beeston Castle and Woodland Park this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From soft play and mini golf to archery and den building, there’s all sorts of fun to be had all through the school holidays.

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Summer Of Fun And Games At Beeston Castle And Woodland Park

It’s all fun and games at Pendennis Castle this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From soft play and mini golf to archery and den building, there’s all sorts of fun to be had all through the school holidays.

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

Summer Fun & Games At Pendennis Castle

It’s all fun and games at Osborne this summer, with loads of activities for the whole family to get stuck into. From soft play and mini golf to archery and den building, there’s all sorts of fun to be had all through the school holidays.

Book early & save 15%.

Tickets available soon.

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

Summer Fun & Games At Osborne

Join us on a walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire, one of the earliest examples of a model village, picturesquely nestled on the banks of the River Aire and the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. Find out about the man who built this charming village, Titus Salt, as well as the architecture, buildings and the lives of the people who lived here. The town is a fascinating insight into Victorian industry and philanthropy.

This event is graded as moderate access, as there are steps to navigate and few places to stop and sit down.

Members' Event:

Bring your budding archaeologists to try their hand at unearthing the past in our special Stonehenge sandboxes. 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.

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 turns throughout the day.

It’s all fun and games at Stonehenge this summer. We’ve partnered with TV’s Taskmaster to set you silly challenges as you explore. Collect your Taskmaster score card and complete your tasks. There might be a rubber duck or two to spot on the way too. When you reach the finishing zone, celebrate your silliness with some selfie shots, and collect a little reward of all your hard work.

Families will also enjoy exploring the Neolithic houses to find out how the builders of Stonehenge would have lived and having a go at our fun photo challenges in front of the stones.

Kids' Dig

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

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. 

International Garden Photographer Of The Year

English Heritage

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