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Children aged 5 to 13 years are invited to take part in Leeds Castle's BIG Story Writing Challenge by writing an original fictional story of no more than 900 words. 

Is ‘heritage’ new or have we always been interested in the past?

In the perfect finale to the Castle’s 900th anniversary year, a star-studded cast recently visited Leeds Castle to film part of the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, which will be aired on BBC One Christmas Day at 4.40pm. 

Come and enjoy a traditional Christmas at Mannington Estate.  This year Mannington is hosting the Christmas Fairy with her Elf helper.  They will be hiding in a special corner of the hall which is not normally open to visitors.

Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR time during the half-term holidays!

You'll find all the ingredients for a spooky adventure in the Stables and Grounds at Burton Constable during Halloween half-term.

Calling all Harry Potter fans and mini-wizards wherever you are!  It may almost be the end of the long summer holidays, but Alnwick Castle has a big, magical treat of a week before school starts again.  Alnwick Castle is famous for starring as Hogwarts in two of the Harry Potter films.

This weekend at Alnwick Castle is the one you've been waiting for. Prepare to be very afraid and super-excited at the same time.
Choose your champion knight and watch him and his trusty steed fight to the bitter end!

This year's fifth Skegness Classic Wheels Show is expected to attract more than 250 vehicles in aid of local charities on Sunday 15^th September 2019, from 11.00 am to 4 pm, in the Skegness Water Leisure Park.

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder is delighted to showcase a new photography exhibition featuring works by the 14th Earl of Lauderdale which have never been on public display before

The classical sounds of the 17^th and 18^th century will come to life at Askham Hall’s historic Bank Barn this September, with a special Music Evening using period instruments.

Allium at Askham Hall has been recognised as a top global destination for wine lovers, after being honoured in Wine Spectator’sRestaurant Awards for the second year in a row.

Fantastical fun; amazing adventures; and hot-blooded history all meet up at Alnwick Castle this summer to offer magical and exciting days out for everyone.