Events Diary
Welcome to Historic UK’s Living History Events Diary! One of the most enjoyable ways to experience history first hand is to attend one of the many Living History re-enactments taking place this year. Simply scroll down for details of just some of the excellent events taking place around Britain.
To discover what it is like to become a re-enactor, read Jay Derby’s blog, ‘A Re-enactor’s Story‘.
Christmas at Mompesson
Friday 21st November to Tuesday 23rd December, Friday – Tuesday, at Mompesson House, Cathedral Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire. Join us in this splendid setting for a Regency Christmas.
Christmas at Beamish
22nd November to 24th December at Beamish Museum, Beamish, County Durham. Wander the village and discover Christmas through the Ages…
Christmas Through Time
6th and 7th December 2025 at Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Wander through our historic houses and follow our Christmas through time stocking trail.
600 Years of Christmas at Brockhampton
Saturday 20th December to Sunday 4th January 2026 at Brockhampton, near Bromyard, Herefordshire. Celebrate 600 years of history – and Christmas – at Brockhampton!
Christmas at Weald and Downland Living Museum
20th and 21st December 2025 at Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex. Discover Christmas at Wealddown…
Wassailing
18th January 2026 10am – 4pm at Weald & Downland Living Museum, Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex. Wassail!
Holly Holy Day
24th January 2026 from 10am at Public entrance: Mill Island, Nantwich, Cheshire. Join the Sealed Knot for parade and Civil War battle.