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‘.

Medieval Experience Weekend

13th and 14th September 2025 at Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Medieval experience weekend.

Tudor Michaelmas

27th and 28th September at Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, CO10 9BA. Join us for a Tudor Michaelmas.

Viking Weekend – Battle of Brunanburgh

27th and 28th September 2025 at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, near Durham City DH7 7DW. Meet the Vikings and watch as they recreate the Battle of Brunanburgh in the year 937 AD

Military Show 2025

4th and 5th October 2025 at South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex. Where time travel is possible!

The Battle of Hastings

11th and 12th October at 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, High Street, Battle. Witness the recreation of the most famous battle in English history, on the site where it was fought in 1066.

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.

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