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Feel great at our unmissable historic events taking place across the country this autumn.
Enjoy ghost tales, spooky woodland walks and half-term horror at our Halloween events.
Join us for an unforgettable evening beneath the soaring illuminated remains of Whitby Abbey.
And be sure to book your tickets for our magical Christmas events for festive fun for all the family!
Members enjoy free or discounted entry to events - join today to unlock a whole year of great days out.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Find ghoulishly great-value days out this October half-term!
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GHOST TALES
Join our storytellers as they guide you on a journey through the past, with tales of ghosts, supernatural sightings and horrors from history. Over-16s only!
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WOODLAND WALKS
As the days shorten and the evenings grow darker, join our ghost-hunting storytellers on a family-friendly walk through the shadows of historic gardens.
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HALF-TERM HORROR
Enjoy ghoulishly good days out at our half-term events. Gather round for tales from our spooky storytellers and solve creepy clues in the Halloween Quests.
ILLUMINATED WHITBY ABBEY
Join us for an unforgettable evening beneath the soaring illuminated remains of Whitby Abbey! Come on a journey into the world of Victorian Gothic and have your camera at the ready to capture the lights.
Book now and saveDIWALI AT MARBLE HILL
Join us this October to celebrate the festival of light as we mark Diwali in the beautiful gardens of Marble Hill. Create your own lightpiece at our lantern-making craft table, learn the moves of Bhangra with our dance workshop and watch the light parade down to the banks of the Thames.
Book nowMOONS AND MEGALITHS AT STONEHENGE
Step inside our pop-up planetarium and embark on a journey through the solar system with our expert astronomer. Learn how to identify celestial objects such as stars, planets, and the moon as we observe the night sky over the ancient stone circle.
Book now and saveKenilworth Round Table Fireworks
Get ready for a night of spectacular fireworks at Kenilworth Castle! See the castle glowing in colourful lights and bathed in music and enjoy one of the Midlands' biggest firework displays.
Book now and saveCHRISTMAS
Whether you're looking for dazzling light displays, the wardrobe leading to Narnia or the chance to meet Father Christmas, make this season magical with festive events for the whole family.
You can also celebrate the season with traditional carol services and wreath-making workshops, or fill your weekends with Christmas joy at our Festive Fun events.
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More than 85% of our collections are protected within stores across the country, that's more than a million historic objects. Every piece in our collections tells a story about England's past and helps us to understand our present. We care for these objects to safeguard the stories that define who we are and to ensure they last for future generations.
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Top 5 things to do in October
This October, we’ve got plenty of ideas to help you step into history. Get ready for a ‘frightfully’ good Halloween, make the most of autumn with our historic gardens and explore stories of black history.
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Things to do on a rainy day
If you're looking for rainy-day ideas, we have plenty of historic places in which the family can hide, play and enjoy a great day out, whatever the weather may have in store.
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Become a member
As an English Heritage member you can delve far deeper into our history. Join today to get unlimited access to the spectacular places where history really happened.