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‘.

Tudor Midsummer

21st and 22nd June, 28th and 29th June at Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, CO10 9BA. For a family day out with a difference – step back nearly 500 years to meet the Tudors!

Chalke Valley History Festival

23rd – 29th June at Broad Chalke, Wiltshire. Visit the Chalke Valley History Festival and enjoy displays, live music, talks, living history encampments and much more.

Medieval Encampment

28th & 29th June, 26th & 27th July at Bodiam Castle, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex. Discover a medieval encampment in the castle grounds.

American War of Independence

5th and 6th July at Moira Furnace, Unit 8, Furnace lane, Moira DE12 6AT. Join us as we turn the clock back to the American War of Independence.

A Royal Hunt

12th and 13th July at National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire. Step back in time to the English Civil War.

Stow Maries Living History Weekend

19th and 20th July at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6RN. Join us as a thousand years of history is brought to life!

WWI – Bringing the Boys Home

2nd and 3rd August at Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, CO10 9BA. Discover how the wounded in the trenches of World War One were brought back to Blighty.

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