Magic

Music, Dance & Drama

Dance

Music & Singing

Cumbria

Come join us at Carlisle Castle for a night of electrifying beats and orchestral magic! The Dance Anthems Orchestra will have you grooving to your favourite dance tunes like never before. Get ready to dance the night away under the stars with friends and fellow music lovers. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

This event (including booking) is managed by UKAC Productions. 

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Dance Anthems Orchestra At Carlisle Castle

Step back in time and experience the atmosphere and action of the 1940s at Dover Castle at War. Join us for a Father’s Day special as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of World War Two in Europe.

Witness a tense, action-packed battle between the allied and German forces featuring striking pyrotechnics and real-life vintage army vehicles. Experience life on the Home Front, listen to live music from the era, and meet the re-enactors whilst you set the kids off to play at hands on activities including the Sergeant’s infamous assault course.

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World War Ii Weekend At Dover Castle

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:

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

Ramble around the Park with our volunteer guide to see examples of how our conservation projects can provide habitats that boost biodiversity. Meet outside the Cafe, 2pm!

Big Green Week:

Join our experienced Deaf guide and historian, John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of Stonehenge.

Discover the incredible story of one of the world’s most famous places in BSL. The tour will cover the history of this unique monument, including theories as to how the stones were brought to Salisbury Plain, where the stones originated from, and the latest research.

Email Stonehenge-Marketing@english-heritage.org.uk to book your free place on the tour.

British Sign Language Guided Tour Of Stonehenge

Join us to take a closer look the graffiti marks left on Carlisle Castle over the centuries with Emma Bryning from the University of York. Learn more about the symbolism and meaning behind certain carvings, as well as other fascinating examples of graffiti at other English Heritage properties.

This tour is graded as moderate access, as there are a large number of stairs to navigate around the site. Some of this tour will involve being outdoors to navigate site, and the castle can be cold.

Members' Event:

Join one of our knowledgeable visitor assistants at Kenilworth Castle to learn of the undoing of Edward II, and how at this very castle, he was forced to renounce his crown. You will be led through the ruins of the once grand inner court to hear all about this king’s infamous rule and rumoured illicit relationships with certain ‘favourites’ of the court.

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

After extensive renovations, we are thrilled to invite you to step back in time and explore the newly restored Eastbridge Hospital. This historic gem, once a haven for travelling pilgrims visiting the Shrine of St Thomas Becket, is ready to welcome visitors once again.

Come and experience the rich history and timeless hospitality of Eastbridge Hospital. Don't miss this unique opportunity to walk through the halls that have witnessed centuries of stories and traditions.

This event has been graded as 'moderate' access due to nativating steep staircases.

Celebrate our partnership with Laithwaites and enjoy a 60-minute tutored wine tasting at Audley End House and Gardens. Savour a flight of superb wines – including English Heritage sparkling wine from Sussex – and discover the unique story behind each one. This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the history and splendour of our sites, glass in hand. All ticket proceeds go to English Heritage, who care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites across England.

Over 18s only. Members can get 25% off the price for this event. Just enter the code EHTASTING at the checkout. You will need to take proof of a valid membership to the event, otherwise you will be asked to pay the remaining difference. 

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Wine Tasting With Laithwaites - Audley End House And Gardens

Join us in the beautiful grounds of the castle for our first ever Book Fair.

With a great selection of second-hand books to purchase, from thrillers and romance, children's and coffee table reads, to rare volumes available at great prices.

Through the event, activities such as story telling and crafts will also be available.

Book Fair

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. 

Dance Anthems Orchestra At Carlisle Castle

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