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Plan an extraordinary day out this autumn and step into history together as a family.

Meet captivating characters from the past and take part in some hands-on adventures at our family-friendly events.

We have a whole host of exciting events for families taking place throughout the summer. Look out for the Grand Stonehenge Dahlia Show, as well as exciting falconry shows across some of our historic places, and amazing Battle of Hastings weekend in October. Adventures await!

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LEGENDARY SUMMER 2024

Ready for adventure? Visit our sites and you can witness live-action clashes between brave Roman soldiers, battles between gallant medieval knights, jousts and stunning swordplay from swashbuckling pirates. It's a summer of legends with something for everyone at our historic places around the country.

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Visit the Stonehenge Dahlia Show

See spectacular floral displays at Stonehenge this September as we travel back in time to the Victorian dahlia shows. 

Join us as we recreate this colourful part of the Stonehenge story. Discover expertly crafted floral sculptures, admire locally grown dahlias, and vote for your favourites.

Experience our dahlia meadow and take a selfie among our breath-taking floral displays.

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Enjoy falconry display this autumn

  • Medieval falconry at Dover Castle

    Sat 21 - Sun 22 Sept 2024 10:00 - 17:00

    Join our Medieval falconers from Raphael Historic Falconry for tales of falconry during the reigns of Plantagenet Kings Henry II to Edward I. 

  • Harvest Falconry at Audley End

    Sat 28 Sep - Sun 29 Sep 2024 10am - 5pm

    Gaze skywards in awe as a spectacular collection of birds take flight to soar and swoop above Audley End in this display of Harvest Falconry. 

  • Gothic falconry at Framlingham Castle

    Sat 05 Oct - Sunday 06 Oct 2024 10am - 5pm

    Join our time-travelling falconers as they display the traditions of hawking that have been passed down through centuries.

Battle of Hastings Weekend: 12-13 Oct

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

Take the day to explore the rival Saxon and Norman camps. See the chain mail and weaponry makers; meet the falconers and their birds of prey. Weave your way through the tents: there's food to prepare, logs to chop and clothes to mend. 

Kids can take up arms and try their hand at archery or join in sword school. Then take your spot for the highlight of the day as the armies clash in combat and battle rages.

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