Cast light on a dark history this Halloween. Join us for an unforgettable evening beneath the soaring illuminated remains of Whitby Abbey. Time Will Tell theatre group will take you on a journey into ...

Join Eleanor Matthews, Curator of Collections and Interiors, to explore Brodsworth’s art collection and find out about the history of the beautiful paintings and sculpture on display. The event will ...

Considered one of the founders of the hardboiled school of detective fiction and a pioneer of film noir, Chandler achieved worldwide acclaim for his series of novels featuring private detective Philip ...

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Carisbrooke Castle this half term. Join our spooky storytellers as they peer beyond the veil into the spirit world. Uncover chilling ...

Harold, by contrast, had just won a hard-fought battle at Stamford Bridge, near York, where he had defeated another claimant to the English throne, Harald Hardrada, King of Norway, on 25 September.

The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norman army of Duke William of Normandy and an English army under King Harold. It lasted all day, and was exceptionally bloody even by ...

1066 was a turbulent year for England. King Edward the Confessor died on 5 January leaving no direct heirs and the country threatened with invasion by two rival claimants, Harald Hardrada, King of ...

Come and create Diwali lanterns using biodegradable materials, inspired by the wallpaper and the floral features at Marble Hill. Book online to guarantee entry. Walk up tickets on the day will be on a ...

The large and luxurious Roman villa at North Leigh had at least 19 decorated mosaic pavements, but only one is visible today – the saltire mosaic, which takes its name from the distinctive X-shaped ...

Callie's Cottage, which sleeps four, was built 100 years ago as a Sergeants' mess but takes its name from Callie Saxty MBE, the castle's retired Operations Manager. She came to live here for 18 months ...

Read an in-depth history of the abbey founded by William the Conqueror after the Battle of Hastings, from its foundation to its suppression and after. Battle Abbey Collection Highlights The objects ...

Enjoy a day out exploring the spacious grounds and estate of one of England’s grandest mansions, Audley End. Whether you’re exploring the servants wing, state rooms, stables, kitchen garden or ...