publication date: Feb 28, 2012
Jubilee at Osborne House
Sunday 3 to Tuesday 5 June, 10am to 5pm
Celebrate the
Diamond Jubilee
at the
Isle of Wight's own Royal Palace,
Osborne House. Travel back in time to
Victorian England and join in the festivities surrounding the arrival of
Queen
Victoria. Wave your
flags at the colourful pomp and ceremony of the
grand
parade led by the lancers and Red Coats. Be amazed at the
skill and thrills of
the equestrian shows. Enjoy the traditional
Victorian funfair, brass band and
meet
colourful characters from the past.
Prices: Adults £11.50/ Concs £10.40/ Children £6.90/ Families
£29.90
/ Members: Free
www.english-heritage.org.uk/osborne
Jubilee Picnic Party – Old Wardour Castle
Tue 5 June, 11am to 5pm
Celebrate with us this
Diamond Jubilee with a picnic party in the beautiful grounds of
Old Wardour
Castle. Bring your own picnic and
soak up the atmosphere with
music, games and
dancing and plenty to keep the
whole
family entertained. A
perfect opportunity to
relax with friends and family and enjoy the
celebratory
atmosphere in a splendid setting.
Prices: Adults £4.00/ Concs £3.60/ Children £2.40
/ Members: Free
www.english-heritage.org.uk/oldwardour
Jubilee Picnic Party – Witley Court and Gardens
Sun 3 June & Mon 4 June, 10am to 5pm
Celebrate with us this
Diamond Jubilee with a picnic party in the beautiful grounds of
Witley Court.
Bring your own picnic and soak up the atmosphere with of this spectacular site
with plenty to keep the
whole family entertained.
Prices: Adults £6.50/ Concs £5.90/ Children £3.90/ Families
£16.90
/ Members: Free
www.english-heritage.org.uk/witley
Georgian Picnic Party – Wrest Park
Sunday 3 to Tuesday 5 June, 11am to 5pm
Come to the
Georgian Picnic
Party this Jubilee weekend and celebrate with a whole host of
costumed
characters . Enjoy
music and dance from the period, hear tales of rogue
Highwaymen and take part in variety of
activities for all the
family.
Prices: Adults £9.00/ Concs
£8.10/ Children £5.40/ Families £23.40
/ Members: Free
www.english-heritage.org.uk/wrest
A Right Royal Weekend – Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Sunday 3 to Tuesday 5 June, 11am to 5pm
Step back 100 years exactly
to the
Edwardian era, the year is 1912 and the gentleman of the house has
responsibility for a special royal visit of
King George V and Queen Mary. There will be
falconry displays,
costumed performers, music and a
travelling cinema. Plus there's also a
school for potential
new servants and
traditional
Punch & Judy shows. The highlight each day is the
King's arrival. Witness a series of scenes inside and outside the Hall
during this event. Plus
children's
interactive Time Traveller activities in the Big Top.
Prices: Adults £9.30/ Concs £8.40/ Children £5.60
/ Members: Free
All children are welcome to join in the
Time Traveller Go... events. An additional £1 will be charged on standard
admission for every child, member and non-member, to help us fund this
entertainment activity.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/brodsworth
Medieval Royal Pageant – Beeston Castle and Woodland Park
Sunday 3 to Tuesday 5 June, 11am to 5pm
During the weekend of the
Queen's Jubilee celebrations we turn our attention to one of the great monarchs
of the past –
Edward III. Join in the celebrations as the
castle echoes with
drums and fanfares! Take a
journey into the spectacular pastimes of the
medieval nobility, when
The Lion Rampant presents a day full of fun.Take part
in dances, accompanied by
minstrels and singers, cheer boisterous dramas,
witness the power of the
longbow and gasp at the ferocious f
reestyle combat and
greet our medieval royal King as we
transport ourselves to the
14th century.
Prices: Adults £6.50/ Concs £6/ Children £4.00
/ Members: Free
www.english-heritage.org.uk/beeston
