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‘.

Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night 2025

Wednesday November 5th 2025 at Duncarron Medieval Village, Denny, FK6 5JL, Scotland. Enjoy a bonfire and fireworks event in a magical medieval village atmosphere.

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…

Victorian Christmas

29th – 30th November 2025 at Museums Quarter, High Street, Old Town, Hull. Join us for a wonderful Victorian Christmas.

A Wartime Christmas

29th and 30th November at Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham. Step back in time to a wartime Christmas.

Tudor Yuletide

29th and 30th November at Paycocke’s House and Garden, Colchester, Essex. Experience a Tudor Christmas with us!

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.

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