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Family Days Out
Experience our breathtaking castles, abbeys and stately homes, or stretch little legs and fire up imaginations with our family
events and activities
Start planning your May half-term, with our
Mystery Missions
running all across the country.
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May Half Term
Start planning your May half-term with family adventures across our sites.
Join our exciting Mystery Missions, where young explorers can uncover clues, solve puzzles, and bring history to life.
At Stonehenge, you'll find a special Playhenge experience, packed with hands-on activities to keep kids entertained all day long.
Plan your May Half Term
History never looked so good
Spring is in full swing, and history's never looked so good. With lush lawns, bright green woodlands and beautiful blooming gardens, now's the perfect time to plan your next spectacular springtime adventure.
With two bank holidays and May half-term coming up, start planning now to make the most of the extra days away from the everyday.
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Our best history-themed playgrounds
Once you've finished exploring a castle, or wandering through the grounds of a stately home, head to one of our unique, history-themed play areas so your little adventurers can burn off their extra energy.
We've picked out our favourite outdoor playgrounds for you and your family to discover.
Find a playground near you
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Top 10 castles
We asked English Heritage members which of our castles were their favourites. These are the results!
Check out which castles our members love and the reasons they think these unique sites are the best.
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Family Guides
Inspiration and top tips for visiting
It can be tricky to plan a day out with the little ones. To give you peace of mind for your visit, we've prepared helpful guides packed with useful info. Browse the guides, find out what you can look forward to, and get the answers to questions about our facilities at some of our favourite historic places.
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A Family Guide to Pendennis Castle
Discover the wartime tunnels and climb to the top of the mighty Tudor keep at Pendennis Castle. The recreated gun deck brings the noise and drama of a castle under attack to life.
A Family Guide to Warkworth Castle
With imposing stone walls, huge fireplaces where kitchen staff worked over roasting spits, and restored furnished rooms, step into medieval life at Warkworth Castle.
A Family Guide to Down House: Home of Charles Darwin
Step back into Victorian family life at Charles Darwin's family home. Explore the garden where Darwin conducted his most famous experiments and learn about his greatest discoveries.
A Family Guide to 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
With a family exhibition and play area, as well as a new viewing platform on the rooftop of the gatehouse, explore the battlefield of a major turning point in England's story.
Sensory backpacks at Kent sites
These free-to-borrow backpacks are designed to help visitors with sensory processing needs have a more enjoyable experience - simply ask on site to borrow yours.
Each backpack contains tools like fidget widgets, plush toys and ear defenders to help manage sensory input and reduce stress. Whether you’re visiting as a family, with a carer or independently, these backpacks are designed to make it easier to explore our sites in a way that suits you.
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Inspire me
With May half-term and two bank holiday weekends coming up, start planning ahead to make the most of those extra days away from your everyday.
What's On
Don't say it too loudly, but spring is finally here and we've got lots of fun-filled events to help you welcome in the new season!
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