Christmas is just 20 days away, so English Heritage is getting the whole family into the festive spirit and helping to save money too.
Looking for a gift which goes further than the festive season? How about an English Heritage membership, which you can get right here. The membership gives the recipient access to these historic sites which are dotted around the country and of which also host a whole range of events throughout the year.
Festive fun is just what it’s all about at the historic sites of English Heritage in the run up to Christmas. With pretty Christmas lights and festive activities the whole family will love, it’s the opportunity to make magical memories as you explore the grounds and soak up the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas past and present.
Here’s what is happening at some of English Heritage’s popular sites this December.
Audley End House and Gardens, Essex.
Family-friendly festive crafts, including wooden baubles, lolly stick reindeer and snowmen Christmas cards. You can book to see Father Christmas too! Find out more here.
Belsay Hall, Northumberland.
Herd your family together for a baaa-rilliant Christmas trail as you track down 12 super-sized sculptures of Shaun the Sheep designed by different artists. The ‘Find the Flock’ trail runs from Wednesday to Sunday and is a collaboration with Wild in Art and Aardman. Other events at Belsay include the opportunity to meet Father Christmas and an afternoon tea experience. Check out all that’s happening via this link.
Dover Castle, Kent.
Explore the castle and take part in Christmas crafts as well as toasting marshmallows around the fire pit. Medieval music events take place on December 6 to 7 and December 20 to 21. Check out the link here.
Eltham Palace, London.
Look out for the Christmas Wreath Trail as you wander through the grounds and performers will provide sounds of the season in the Great Hall. Father Christmas will also be in attendance at weekends until December 21. Check out the line-up here.
Wrest Park, Bedfordshire.
It will be a case of Fleece Navidad as the ‘Find the Flock’ trail celebrates 12 super-sized sculptures of Shaun the Sheep. The collaboration with Wild in Art and Aardman and promises to be a hit this festive season. On selected dates, enjoy live music in the staircase of the hall of the mansion and afternoon tea is available until December 21 from Wednesday through to Sunday. See the full line up via this link.
With many English Heritage Christmas events to discover this December, if you want to give a gift which lasts longer than the festive season… membership will bring joy all-year-round!
We’ve teamed up with English Heritage to offer 25 per cent off gift and annual memberships helping you to give the perfect gift this Christmas and save money too!
Living, breathing, inspiring: history isn’t just something to read about, it’s something to experience first-hand and an English Heritage membership can certainly grant a journey of discovery!
Want to find out more? Simply click here!
Use code NEWSQ25 at the checkout.
Offer ends: December 31, 2025
T&C’s: For use on new membership purchases only. Annual direct debit only.
