Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire

Join Father Christmas at Wrest Park this December for a magical way to start the festive season.

Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to tell some of his favourite seasonal stories around the Christmas tree. After the group storytelling session, you and your children will meet the man himself, with the chance to take photographs and make memories to treasure. Father Christmas will also give every child a traditional present to unwrap.

Children of all ages are welcome. Tickets for Father Christmas cost £9.50 per child in advance, for members and non-members, and can be added at the checkout. Non-members will also need to purchase a ticket for the site itself.

From 30 Nov – 22 December, join us for Narnia at Wrest Park while meeting Father Christmas. Find out more about the event by clicking here

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Sessions take place at 10.20am, 11am, 11.40am, 12.20pm, 1.20pm, 2pm, 2.40pm and 3.20pm. As it's such a busy time of year for him, Father Christmas needs to start on time, so please arrive at least 15 minutes before your slot.

Father Christmas At Wrest Park

Join us for a behind the scenes tour of Helmsley Archaeology store!

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.

Helmsley Archaeology Store Tours

Come to Marble Hill and learn about our trees and the work we've done in regard to trees across the park! 

Meet at front of house at 1pm. This event is graded as moderate access as it will take place outside on sometimes uneven ground.

FRI 9 AUG FRI 13 SEPT FRI 11 OCT

Tree Tour At Marble Hill

The Duke has invited you to a night of socialising at his London residence, but the evening takes a darker turn when the merry-making turns to murder. Can you channel your inner sleuth and catch the culprit before the end of the evening?

All guests receive a welcome drink. Spaces are limited so book now.

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Murder Mystery At Apsley House

THE UK'S NO.1 OUTDOOR CINEMA RETURNS TO WREST PARK FOR HALLOWEEN! GET READY FOR A HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER.

Friday 11 Oct: The Lost Boys (15)

A vamptastic Halloween outdoor cinema experience with a screening of the vampire classic, THE LOST BOYS!

Bring a blanket or camping chair, wrap up warm, and watch The Lost Boys on a giant cinema screen under the stars!

Plus a spooky soundtrack to enjoy before the movie with specially curated songs for vampires and vampire killers alike. *Fancy dress encouraged.

  Saturday 12 Oct: Hocus Pocus Spooktacular (PG)

 A spooktacular Halloween open-air screening of the Disney classic HOCUS POCUS!

Bring a blanket or camping chair, wrap up warm, and watch Hocus Pocus on a giant cinema screen under the stars!

FANCY DRESS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!

Plus a spooky soundtrack to enjoy before the movie with specially curated songs for witches, ghouls, ghosts, vampires, werewolves and humans alike.

  Sunday 13 Oct: Scream (18)

A thrilling Halloween outdoor cinema experience with a screening of the Halloween classic, SCREAM!

Bring a blanket or camping chair, wrap up warm, and watch Scream on a giant cinema screen under the stars!

Plus a spooky soundtrack to enjoy before the movie with specially curated songs. *Fancy dress encouraged.

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Halloween Adventure Cinema At Wrest Park

Start the weekend energised with a spot of Community Yoga against the stunning backdrop of Marble Hill and it's surroundings! Community based event, meet on the Oval Lawn (Behind House towards River) at 8am.

Event is weather dependent.

Community Yoga

This October, step into the scene of England’s most famous battle. Witness warriors clash and mud fly as over 300 re-enactors bring the Battle of Hastings to life on the very spot where it was fought in 1066.

Take the day to explore all the action in the rival Saxon and Norman camps. See the chain mail and weaponry makers while they’re hard at work. And meet the falconers and their birds of prey alongside them. Weave your way through the tents where there’s food to prepare, logs to chop and clothes to mend. Come and see – and smell – what’s cooking.

Kids can take up arms and try their hand at archery or join in sword school. And don’t miss the dramatic retelling of the Bayeux Tapestry.

Then take your spot for the highlight of the day as the hard-hitting armies clash in combat and battle rages.

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The Battle Of Hastings

Black African and Caribbean influences have been integral to the formation of England’s rich history. This often under-represented section of society can be traced back a lot further than one may think. Walk with Nick Collinson in the oldest part of London and discover stories of unparalleled injustice, impassioned abolitionists and the first recorded black person in England under the reign of the first Tudor monarch.

This tour is graded as moderate access, due to it being a walking tour covering 1.5-2 miles with few places to stop and sit down.

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Members' Events:

Experience the beauty of music by the renowned St Salvator’s Chapel Choir from the University of St Andrews.

Set in a stunning historic venue, this performance promises to captivate with a blend of choral excellence and organ music.

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Brinkburn Priory Organ And Choir Concert

In 1984-85 miners across the country took part in industrial action to try and prevent the closures of mining pits deemed uneconomic by the government. Bolsover has a rich mining heritage in the town and many locals joined and took part in the action. 

  This exhibition offers a compelling insight into the experiences and voices of the brave men and women who stood up to defend their jobs and communities.

  Throughout the month, visitors can engage in a rich array of activities, including film screenings, thought-provoking talks, and in-depth lectures.

  The events will also feature performances of music and songs inspired by the strike, creating an immersive and educational experience that honors the spirit of solidarity and resilience.

Bolsover Exhibition:

Enjoy the fresh air, pleasant surroundings, and community spirit with out regular Community Walk. The experience is led by our volunteers, and free to attend with no pre-booking requirement.

Please meet outside the front of the café.

Community Walk At Marble Hill

If Hitler had invaded Britain in the dark days of 1940, Audley End (or Defence Area 70 as it was known) would have played a crucial role in resisting the invader. Tour the grounds and discover the hidden remnants of Audley’s dramatic past.

This event has been graded as moderate access due to the length of the tour and limited resting spaces.

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Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Carisbrooke Castle this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

Book online and save 15%.

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The price you’ll pay depends on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Halloween Half-Term At Carisbrooke Castle

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. 

Father Christmas At Wrest Park

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