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Join Tony Powell, lecturer on English social history, who has researched and studied the Cistercian community of Rievaulx for the last 25 years. Explore Rievaulx's remarkable early architectural style and developments.

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Enjoy listening to a variety of bands and musicians, as they perform against the stunning backdrop of Brodsworth Hall.

Bring along your deck chairs and relax with an afternoon of superb music - the perfect way to spend the early May bank holiday.

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Swing Into Spring At Brodsworth Hall

Join us at Framlingham Castle for an immersive Tudor event where history comes alive with performances by Henry VIII and Mary I. Discover the castle's significance during Henry VIII's reign, focusing on the influential Dukes of Norfolk, and learn how its removal from their control provided a safe haven for Mary I during her quest for the throne.

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Join us for an unforgettable weekend of fun and festivities at Richmond MayFest 2025, taking place from 3rd to 5th May! This annual celebration has something for everyone, with a vibrant mix of music, dance, drama, and hands-on activities.

Join us at the Castle to step back in time at our Living History Camp: Try on medieval armour, and enjoy daily archery and combat displays. Plus, unleash your inner performer at a circus skills workshop!

Highlights include:

Traditional Maypole Dancing

Uplifting choirs and lively folk music

Energizing samba and Morris dancing

Engaging storytelling sessions

The much-loved MayFest Comedy Play

Check out the full event schedule and plan your visit on the official MayFest website: richmondmayfest.org

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Put your skills to the test and join local adventurers from Canoe Cornwall to learn all about the art of archery. Surrounded by the Tudor Keep of Pendennis Castle, learn the history and techniques of archery before aiming for the bullseye yourself.

This event has been graded as moderate access. There may be some uneven terrain and small inclines.

Please note, to make sure there's room for everyone, we ask that only one adult accompany each child. Tickets are for participating children, adults are not required to book a ticket for the session but will need a ticket to enter the site.

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Join Zantium, experts in mosaic for a session of Roman mosaic making. Learn basic mosaic techniques and produce a Roman style mosaic decorative panel, coaster or framed mirror to take home! Be inspired by completed Roman mosaic examples and resources.

This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone attending the workshop must have their own ticket.

This event has been graded as easy access.

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Join us to explore the myths and legends of Bolsover Castle, including the ghosts and spirits that supposedly reside here, the protection marks etched into the walls to ward off witches and evil entities and the creatures and gods that dominate the work.

These stories will inspire our own, with Tyler Turner guiding us with a series of prompts to work through as individuals or in groups. This session is suitable for families and writers of all abilities.

Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone attending the workshop must have their own ticket.

This session has been graded as moderate access as it some of the session may involve walking over uneven terrain.

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Manchester’s Southern Cemetery is the largest and busiest municipal cemetery in the country. With Manchester tour guide Emma Fox, enjoy this tranquil Victorian green space while visiting notable graves and hearing the stories of influential Mancunians such as Lowry, Busby, Rylands, Wilson and more.

This event is graded as moderate access, due to it being a walking tour with few places to stop and sit down, as well as potentially covering some uneven terrain.

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Embark on an immersive tour that begins with a brief introduction and presentation on the illustrious career of William Twiss. Discover the significant modifications he made to Dover Castle and its defences, shaping the iconic structure we see today.

During the tour, you'll visit the Keep roof, where cannons were once mounted, offering a fantastic vantage point to view the Western Heights and the Grand Shaft – two more of Twiss' remarkable works.

We'll conclude the walk by guiding you towards Dynamo, where you can explore the fascinating Napoleonic era tunnels if you haven't already.

This event has been graded as 'moderate' acess to the length of the tour, and navvigting uneven/staircases.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to delve into the history and engineering marvels of Dover Castle!

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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 our volunteer guide and delve into the mystery of the Temple of Mithras and find out more about religion on Hadrian's Wall. Who would have used this site? What was the every-day life for a member of the cult of Mithras? How would the surrounding land be used? What is the history of this site?

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Join Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) instructor & Combat Researcher Jason Hulott to try your hand at a Tudor martial art. This daggers workshop will guide you through the handling techniques of this self defence designed to ensure your survival on the streets of Tudor England.

This event is graded as moderate access due to needing to navigate a large flight of stairs within the castle and the workshop requiring physical activity. The workshop is suitable for ages 16+.

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Join us in the grounds of St Augustine's Abbey for a relaxed evening of traditional games and activities. From snakes & ladders to skipping, there's an activity for everyone!

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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. 

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