MAY 2011 EVENTS VIKING FAMILY FUN TRAIL
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, Cheshire
Fri 29 Apr – Mon 2 May, 10am – 6pm
Calling all budding Vikings! We need your help to find the missing mini Gods and Goddesses who are hidden around the Castle grounds. Find them all to collect your reward.
Price: Adults £5.50 / Concessions £5 / Children £3.30
English Heritage Members: Free
Car parking charges apply.

MEDIEVAL MONTH OF MAY: CHOOSE YOUR CHAMPION!
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Sat 30 Apr – Mon 2 May (Bank Holiday), 11am – 5pm
Meet the blue knight from the North on his trusty charger with his squire, as they prepare for the Grand Medieval Bolsover Joust. Watch as we arm the knight for the tournament, while he practises his manoeuvres on horseback and follow your own quest to become a champion knight. Come back each week to meet the tournament contestants and choose your champion!
Prices: Adults £7.80 / Concessions £7 / Children £4.70 / Family ticket £20.30
English Heritage Members: Free
Ticket price includes entry to event plus, entry to the Castle & Grounds.

HIGHLIGHT EVENT
MAY DAY AT AUDLEY END
Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Sat 30 Apr – Mon 2 May (Bank Holiday), 11am – 5pm
Roll up, roll up and see May Day fun as it used to be! Enjoy our Victorian side shows and flea circus. Marvel at our traditional Victorian gymkhana, including a special guest appearance from Prince Malik's royal tent pegging team. While a way the afternoon at our bandstand or watch as your little ones learn circus skills or take part in a play. All this, coupled with the spectacular house and grounds at Audley End, is sure to make this a day out to remember.
Prices: Adults £14 / Concessions £12.60 / Children £8.40 / Family ticket £36.40
English Heritage Members: Free
Ticket price includes entry to House, Service Wing, Stables and Grounds.

TIME TRAVELLERS GO…DISCOVERIES & INVENTIONS
Dover Castle, Kent
Sat 30 Apr – Mon 2 May (Bank Holiday), 10am – 5pm
Calling all budding Einsteins! From the totally practical to the downright wacky, take a trip through history's most exciting inventions. Learn about the history of time using model clocks, be entertained as performers take a humorous look at medicine and then make your own siege weapon to take home.
Prices: Adults £13.90 / Concessions £11.80 / Children £7 / Family ticket £34.80
English Heritage Members: Free
(All children are welcome to join in the Time Travellers Go… events. An additional £1 will be charged on standard admission for every child, member and non member, to help us fund this entertainment activity.)
Ticket price includes entry to event plus, the site.

HIGHLIGHT EVENT
THE KNIGHT’S TOURNAMENT
Framlingham Castle, Suffolk
Sun 1 & Mon 2 May (Bank Holiday), 11am – 5pm
Marvel at our Medieval Knights as they take part in the Tournament of Foote. Watch these four brave armoured Knights and their squires, representing the North, South, East and West, as they compete in archery and the fantastic Crest Melee. In between the competitions enjoy a display of poleaxe combat, and browse the authentic Living History Encampment. Listen to period music and laugh out loud to our own medieval Jester!
Prices: Adults £8 / Concessions £7.20 / Children £4.80 / Family ticket £20.80
English Heritage Members: Free
Ticket price includes entrance to castle.

FOR KING AND PARLIAMENT: A CIVIL WAR!
Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Sun 1 & Mon 2 May (Bank Holiday), 11am – 5pm
Experience life at Kenilworth Castle during the turbulent times of the English Civil War. Wander the living history encampments, talk to our weary soldiers and watch them practice their battle tactics. Younger visitors will also be put through their paces to see if they have what it takes to join Cromwell's army!
Prices: Adults £10 / Concessions £9 / Children £6 / Family ticket £26
English Heritage Members: Adults £2 / Concessions £1.80 / Children £1.20 / Family £5.20
Purchase your tickets today using our online system below or by calling our dedicated Ticket Sales Team on 0870 333 1183 (Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 5:30pm. Sat 9am – 5pm). Please note: Booking tickets for this event is recommended as places are limited.

CORNWALL INTERNATION MALE VOICE CHORAL FESTIVAL
Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
Mon 2 May (Bank Holiday), 11.30am – 3pm
Come and hear some of the choirs taking part in the Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival at Pendennis Castle this May Day. Listen to the very best of male singing in a stunning setting. The Fifth Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival (27th April- 2nd May 2011) will involve over 60 male choirs from Cornwall, the UK and across the world in the biggest such festival of its kind in Europe.
Prices: Adults £6.30 / Concessions £5.70 / Children £3.80 / Family ticket £16.40
English Heritage Members: Free

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: OPEN AIR CINEMA
Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
Fri 6 May, gates open at 9pm (event starts at 9.30pm)
The ultimate tale of love and values set in 18th century England. Starring Keira Knightley as Austen's best loved heroine and Matthew Macfadyen as the dashing Mr Darcy. The lives of the five Bennett sisters are turned upside down when two rich young men become their new neighbours. But when the wealthy young bachelor Mr Darcy meets the young and spirited Elizabeth Bennett, he reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class, and both are forced to overcome their own pride and prejudice. (Cert U)
Prices: Adults £8 / Concessions £6 / Children £6
English Heritage Members: Free
Tickets can be purchased online through www.hallforcornwall.co.ukor 01872 262466
Catering will be available on site.

MEDIEVAL MONTH OF MAY: CHOOSE YOUR CHAMPION!
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Sat 7 & Sun 8 May, 11am – 5pm
Meet the red knight from the South on his trusty charger with his squire, as they prepare for the Grand Medieval Bolsover Joust. Watch as we arm the knight for the tournament, while he practises his manoeuvres on horseback and follow your own quest to become a champion knight. Come back each week to meet the tournament contestants and choose your champion!
Prices: Adults £7.80 / Concessions £7 / Children £4.70 / Family £20.30
English Heritage Members: Free
Ticket price includes entry to event plus, entry to the Castle & Grounds.

ART DECO FAIR
Eltham Palace and Gardens
Sat 7 & Sun 8 May, 10am – 5pm
Returning for another year due to popular demand, our much-loved Art Deco Fair gives you the opportunity to buy original 1930s objects in the magnificent Art Deco surroundings of Eltham Palace. Browse everything Art Deco, from jewellery to furniture. New for 2011, meet our expert who will show you what to look for in an Art Deco treasure.
Prices: Adults £9.30 / Concessions £8.40 / Children £5.60 / Family £24.20
English Heritage Members: Free
Ticket price includes entry to event plus, entry to the Palace & Grounds.

MUSEUMS AT NIGHT: WHITBY ABBEY
Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire
Fri 13 & Sat 14 May, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Visit the abbey at twilight in conjunction with “Museums at Night”, for a unique perspective of the abbey. The visitor centre showcases archaeological finds from the site and the audio tour guides visitors around the ruins providing an informative and engaging story of the site. Recorded medieval chant and music will complete the experience within the ruins throughout the evening.
Prices: Adults £6 / Concessions £5.40 / Children £3.60 / Family £15.60
English Heritage Members: Free
Tickets will be available to purchase at the event site on the day, however please note that capacity is limited, so you can purchase your tickets by calling our dedicated Ticket Sales Team on 0870 333 1183 (Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 5:30pm. Sat 9am – 5pm).

MEDIEVAL MONTH OF MAY: CHOOSE YOUR CHAMPION!
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Sat 14 & Sun 15 May, 11am – 5pm
Meet the yellow knight from the East on his trusty charger with his squire, as they prepare for the Grand Medieval Bolsover Joust. Watch as we arm the knight for the tournament, while he practises his manoeuvres on horseback and follow your own quest to become a champion knight.Come back each week to meet the tournament contestants and choose your champion!
Prices: Adults £7.80 / Concessions £7 / Children £4.70 / Family £20.30
English Heritage Members: Free
Ticket price includes entry to event plus, entry to the Castle & Grounds.

MEDIEVAL MONTH OF MAY: CHOOSE YOUR CHAMPION!
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Sat 21 & Sun 22 May, 11am – 5pm
Meet the green knight from the West on his trusty charger with his squire, as they prepare for the Grand Medieval Bolsover Joust. Watch as we arm the knight for the tournament, while he practises his manoeuvres on horseback and follow your own quest to become a champion knight. Come back each week to meet the tournament contestants and choose your champion!
Prices: Adults £7.80 / Concessions £7 / Children £4.70 / Family £20.30
English Heritage Members: Free
Ticket price includes entry to event plus, entry to the Castle & Grounds.

HIGHLIGHT EVENT
CHARGE OF THE QUEEN’S CAVALRY!
Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
Sat 28 – Mon 30 May (Bank Holiday), 11am – 5pm
Behold the pageantry and excitement of Queen Victoria's army at Audley End this bank holiday, watch in amazement at our galloping lancers, red coated infantry and stirring marshall music. Children can also be put through their paces in our soldiers’ training camp or take part in a hobby horse cavalry drill. Discover what it would have been like living out on campaign in our living history area and talk to our experienced cavalry men based in the stables. All this, coupled with the spectacular house and grounds at Audley End, is sure to make this a day out to remember.
Prices: Adults £14 / Concessions £12.60 / Children £8.40 / Family £36.40
English Heritage Members: Free
Ticket price includes entry to House, Service Wing, Stables and Grounds.

TUDOR TIMES!
Framlingham Castle, Suffolk
Sat 28 – Mon 30 May (Bank Holiday), 11am – 5pm
Enter the bustling world of our Tudor market at Framlingham Castle this Bank Holiday. Meet Tudor folk in their living history encampment, hear melodious music, browse our stalls selling a whole host of historic goods and children can also take part in a drill to see if they have what it takes to become part of Bloody Mary Tudors' army.
Prices: Adults £6.30 / Concessions £5.70 / Children £3.80 / Family £16.40
English Heritage Members: Free
Ticket price includes entrance to castle.

HIGHLIGHT EVENT
THE KNIGHT’S TOURNAMENT
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Northumberland
Sat 28 – Mon 30 May, 11am – 5pm
Marvel at our Medieval Knights as they take part in the Tournament of Foote. Watch these four brave armoured Knights and their squires, representing the North, South, East and West as they compete in archery and the fantastic Crest Melee. In between the competitions enjoy a display of poleaxe combat, and browse the authentic Living History Encampment. Listen to period music and laugh out loud to our own medieval Jester! Plus Time Traveller activities each day.
Prices: Adults £8.50 / Concessions £7.50 / Children £5
English Heritage Members: Free
All children are welcome to join in the Time Travellers Go… events. An additional £1 will be charged on standard admission for every child, member and non member, to help us fund this entertainment activity.

TIME TRAVELLERS GO…WW11
Dover Castle, Kent
Sat 28 – Mon 30 May (Bank Holiday), 10am – 5pm
Air raids, rationing, evacuation - how would you have fared during WWII? Find out what life was really like during the 1940s and get top tips on how to be the ultimate soldier. Then take part in the children's drill and obstacle course and make your own gas mask box to take home.
Prices: Adults £13.90 / Concessions £11.80 / Children £7 / Family £34.80
English Heritage Members: Free
Ticket price includes entry to event plus, the site.
All children are welcome to join in the Time Travellers Go… events. An additional £1 will be charged on standard admission for every child, member and non member, to help us fund this entertainment activity.

HIGHLIGHT EVENT
MEDIEVAL COURTLY COMBAT & TIME TRAVELLERS GO…MEDIEVAL
Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire
Sat 28 – Mon 30 May (Bank Holiday), 11am – 5pm
Marvel at the medieval knights as they take on the ultimate 'Tournament of Foote'. Fully armoured and ready to do battle, you can watch our knights in hand to hand combat, archery competitions and much more. Who will reign supreme and be the victor? There's also chance to try your hand at the noble art of archery (small extra charge applies). Plus hands on Time Traveller medieval pastimes and fun and games for all children - young and old!
Prices: Adults £6 / Concessions £5.40 / Children £3.60 / Family £15.60
English Heritage Members: Free
All children are welcome to join in the Time Travellers Go… events. An additional £1 will be charged on standard admission for every child, member and non member, to help us fund this entertainment activity.

HIGHLIGHT EVENT
A GRAND MEDIEVAL JOUST
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Sun 29 & Mon 30 May, 11am – 5pm
Experience the pageantry of a medieval joust and enjoy the thrills and spills as you cheer on your favourite knight. There's plenty of laughter with entertainment from our jester, plus medieval games to play and a knights training school for children. This full day out gives a great insight into life at the palace during the medieval period with music, dance, falconry displays and much, much more.
Prices: Adults £9 / Concessions £8.10 / Children £5.40 / Family £23.40
English Heritage Members: Free
Ticket price includes entry to event plus, entry to the Castle & Grounds.
Purchase your tickets today using our online system below or by calling our dedicated Ticket Sales Team on 0870 333 1183 (Mon – Fri, 8.30am – 5.30pm. Sat 9am – 5pm). Tickets will also be available to purchase at the event site on the day. Early bird tickets are available.

HIGHLIGHT EVENT
THE IMPERIAL ROMAN ARMY
Birdoswald Roman Fort, Cumbria
Sun 29 & Mon 30 May (Bank Holiday), 11am – 5pm
Join the massed ranks of the world famous Ermine Street Guard as the imperial Roman army is put through their training. Witness the colourful and armed Roman soldiers as they practice their combat skills, battle tactics and artillery firepower. Youngsters can join in the drill and training with sessions throughout the day.
Prices: Adults £5.50 / Concessions £5.50 / Children £3.50
English Heritage Members: Free

A HANDFUL OF HISTORY
Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Sun 29 & Mon 30 May (Bank Holiday), 11am – 5pm
Come along to Kenilworth Castle and get hands-on with history as we explore different periods of English history in this interactive day out for all the family.
Prices: Adults £10 / Concessions £9 / Children £6 / Family 26
English Heritage Members: Adults £2 / Concessions £1.80 / Children £1.20 / Family £5.20
Purchase your tickets today using our online system below or by calling our dedicated Ticket Sales Team on 0870 333 1183 (Mon – Fri, 8:30am - 5:30pm. Sat 9am - 5pm). Please note: Booking tickets for this event is recommended as places are limited.

Find out full details at English Heritage