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‘.
Victorian Garden Party
11th and 12th July 2026 at Kentwell Hall Long Melford, Suffolk. Enjoy a genteel afternoon with us at our Victorian garden party.
Hosting Henry VIII
25th & 26th July 2026 at West Horsley Place, Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey. Come and party like it’s 1533!
Roman and Iron Age Festival
1st August 2026 at Trimontium Fort Site, Newstead, Scottish Borders. Meet Roman soldiers and Iron Age communities…
Battle of Evesham
1st & 2nd August 2026 at Crown Meadow, Evesham. The Battle of Evesham and Medieval Festival.
Britain at War
8th and 9th August 2026 at Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. Multiperiod event.
Victorian Weekend
22nd and 23rd August 2026 at Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. Join us for our Victorian weekend.
Saxon Sagas
24th & 25th October 2026 at West Horsley Place, Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey. Saxon Sagas, Living History and Fire Festival!