
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 freestyle 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