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‘.

Christmas Through Time

5th and 6th, 12th and 13th December 2026 at Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Christmas through time.

Christmas at Fishbourne Roman Palace

5th and 6th December 2026 at Fishbourne Roman Palace, Roman Way, Fishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex. Christmas through the ages.

A Tudor Christmas

5th and 6th December 2026 at St Nicholas Priory, Mint Lane, Off Fore Street, Exeter, Devon. A Tudor Christmas comes to St. Nicholas Priory.

Festive Forties

12th & 13th December 2026 at National  Emergency Services Museum, West Bar, Sheffield, S3 8PT. Join us for a wartime Christmas.

Christmas Through The Ages

12th and 13th December 2026 at The Ancient High House, Greengate Street, Stafford ST16 2JA. Join us as we discover Christmas through the ages.

Christmas at York Castle Museum

14th December to 3rd January 2027 at York Castle Museum, Eye of York, York. Join us for a Victorian Christmas.

Wassailing

Saturday 16th January 2027 (4:00 pm – 6:30 pm) at Brogdale Farm, Faversham, Kent. Come and join us, make some noise to scare away the bad spirits from our orchards!