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‘.

Viking Raid

25th and 26th August 2024 at Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Peter, HP8 4AB. The Vikings have taken over the museum – but there is a Saxon Fyrd on its way to confront them…

England’s Medieval Festival

24th, 25th & 26th August 2024 at The King’s Grove, Pippingford, East Sussex. Experience the sights, sounds and skills of medieval England.

Heritage Open Days

6th to 15th September 2024. Heritage Open Days.

The Battle of Aberdeen

7th September 11.00am-4.00pm 2024 at Provost Skene’s House, Marischal Square, Guestrow, Aberdeen. Meet soldiers and learn about the Battle of Aberdeen 1644

Anglo-Saxon living history

7th and 8th September 11.00am-4.00pm 2024 at Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, Suffolk. A weekend full of Anglo-Saxon living history.

Worcestershire Living History Show

21st and 22nd September 2024 at Fish Meadow, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire. Join us for an action packed, multi-period re-enactment weekend!

Medieval Experience

21st and 22nd September 2024 at Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Join us for some medieval mayhem…

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