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‘.
Easter Living History Weekend
April 19th and 20th at Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Malton, North Yorkshire. Experience an extraordinary journey into the past
Battle of Towton 1461
April 18th – 21st 10:00 – 17:00 at Bolton Castle, Nr Leyburn North Yorkshire. Find out about the Battle of Towton, arguably the largest and bloodiest battle on English soil
International Living History Festival
April 26th and 27th at Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Travel back in time as over 40 Living History re-enactment groups set up camps in and around Avoncroft’s historic buildings.
Kentwell May Day
May 3rd to May 5th at Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, CO10 9BA. Join us for Tudor May Day celebrations.
1940s Melton Mowbray VE Day Celebrations
May 10th and 11th May from 10am to 5pm at Melton Mowbray Park Close Park & Town Centre, Play Close Park, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Wars Among Brothers
10th and 11th May at Heskin Hall, Wood Lane, Heskin, Chorley PR7 5PA. ‘The Wars among Brothers’ Living History event focuses on The American War of Independence in this, its 250th Anniversary year and also the English Civil War.
Wartime Britain
May 10th and 11th May at REME Museum, Calne Road, Lyneham, Chippenham. Wartime Britain.
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