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 Week
26th to 30th October 2026 at Athelhampton House & Gardens, Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset. Meet the Tudors!
Saxon Sagas
24th & 25th October 2026 at West Horsley Place, Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey. Saxon Sagas, Living History and Fire Festival!
A Dickens of a Christmas
12th November – 3rd January October 2026 at Castle Howard Estate, York, YO60 7DA. Charles Dickens’ classic novels are brought to life in grand Christmas style.
Tudor Yuletide
21st and 22nd November 2026 at Paycocke’s House and Garden, 25 West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex. A Tudor Christmas.
A Tudor Christmas – Nadolig Tuduraidd
27th & 28th November; 4th & 5th, 11th & 12th December 2026 at Tudor Merchant’s House, Quay Hill, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Come and discover how the Tudors influenced our Christmas celebrations.
Crewe’s Christmas: Living History Festival
28th & 29th November 2026 at West Horsley Place, Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey. Experience both a 1940s Christmas and an immersive ballet!
Festive Weekend
5th and 6th December 2026 at Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. Join the Ragged Victorians for a festive weekend.