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Haddon Hall announces new exhibition celebrating ‘Everyday Magic’ in Elizabethan England
MAGIC: Charms, rituals and superstition in Elizabethan England will explore the magical folklore, rituals, fears and superstitions that were an everyday part of life in the second half of the 16th century.
Bowhill House to Reopen for Exclusive Tours in August 2025
Bowhill House, the historic residence of the Duke of Buccleuch in the Scottish Borders, will reopen to the public in August 2025 following a year-long closure for essential maintenance.
Step back in time and forward into fun at Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle launches packed summer events programme with 1940s revival.
Talented female experts join Belvoir Castle’s Flower Show line up
Local gardening experts and talented designers, Karen Gimson and Paula Routledge, are joining the list of horticultural experts who can be found at Belvoir Castle’s Flower and Garden Show this year.
Historic Houses awards grants to six member places in 2025 Small Projects Grant Scheme
Historic Houses is thrilled to announce grant support for a further six small projects in 2025.
Handel’s kitchen comes to life with costumed demonstrations at Handel Hendrix House
The kitchen of the great composer G.F. Handel will be alive with the smells and sounds of Georgian cookery this spring.
Annual Bluebell Walks return to Combermere Abbey this spring
Ballyscullion Park Book Festival 2025 Programme Revealed
Ballyscullion Park Book Festival is a celebration of writing, music, and art in the heart of Seamus Heaney country. The festival has announced its 2025 programme.
Discover living heritage at Boughton House this spring
Step Into History, Beauty, and Creativity: Haddon Hall Reopens for 2025
Steeped in over 900 years of history, Haddon Hall is more than just one of England’s most exquisite stately homes—it is a place of sanctuary, learning, and inspiration.
Penshurst Place Toy Museum awarded £100,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The Toy Museum at Penshurst Place and Gardens in the Weald of Kent has been awarded a grant of £100,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, enabling the renovation and reimagination of this popular attraction.
Arundells Announces Accredited Museum Status, New Digital Guide, and Reopens for 2025 with Music Exhibition and Free Family Music Activity Day
Arts Council England has awarded Arundells full Accredited Museum status. This prestigious award acknowledges Arundells' commitment to the highest standards of professional museum practice.