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FAMILY-FRIENDLY DAYS OUT FOR MAY HALF TERM

Join us during May half term for hands-on activities and family fun in the fresh air.

Kids can enjoy a range of activities such as knight school, junior jousting, historical games or storytelling this May. Find out what fun activities are available at your local castle, house, palace or abbey.

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MAY HALF TERM BLOCKBUSTERS

Fancy a parlay with a pirate, or how about meeting Queen Victoria? Our special themed events are a great day out for the whole family. 

  • PIRATES! AT PENDENNIS CASTLE

    Tue 28 - Thu 30 May 2024 10am - 5pm

    Set sail for Pendennis Castle this May half-term for a spectacular adventure. See history's most famous pirates fight it out at close quarters, and listen to their tales of booty, bounty and barnacles.

  • VICTORIA'S FAMILY DAY OUT AT OSBORNE

    Tue 28 - Thu 30 May 2024 10am - 5pm

    Join Queen Victoria and Albert for old-fashioned thrills and spills on traditional fairground rides like swing boats and the helter-skelter at Osborne this May half term. 

  • PLAYHENGE AT STONEHENGE

    Fri 17 May - Tues 4 June 2024 (excluding Thursdays) 10am - 5pm

    Use hammers, saws and nails to build the adventure play area of your dreams at Stonehenge this half term.

How to be a pirate...

Ahoy, wayward travellers! If the pirate life appeals to you, then watch what happens to recent recruit Annabelle as her pirate father teaches her his trade.

Then follow in Annabelle's footsteps as Pirate School comes to Pendennis Castle this May. There'll be storytelling, swordplay and interactive shows.

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All Aboard for Hadrian's Wall!

Join our family of English Heritage members as they hop on the AD122 bus to see Hadrian's Wall, taking in awe-inspiring ruins and spectacular views.

Why not follow in their footsteps and book a visit to Hadrian's Wall this May half term?

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