Nothing beats those warm days and balmy evenings of the summer. Add in some live music and that’s a tick for a fun day or evening out.

 

The sounds of summer are being celebrated with live music and events in the beautiful surroundings of English Heritage’s historic houses and castles in England.

You can spend a Sunday in July and August listening to music or participating in a dance workshop and most of all you can save on your visit with up to 25 per cent off gift and annual memberships with our offer right here!

Audley End House and Gardens, Essex.

From the Stortford Cheerleaders, Liam Priestnall, Buskerteers and Simon Reed to the LP Chorus Collective, these are just some of the performers taking part on dates in July. Find out more here.

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, Doncaster.

Throughout July and August, brass bands will head to the hall to showcase their talents. Dinnington Brass Band will perform on July 19, Lofthouse Brass Band on August 9, ad the Barnsley Brass Band on August 23. Other dates and performances can be found via this link.

Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kent.

VG Dance Workshops are bringing a touch of Regency glamour with a Bridgerton-themed dance workshop to Walmer on July 19. Learn some of the series' most iconic dances in a fun, friendly session! And, if you'd rather not join in, simply go along and watch. All the details here.

Wrest Park, Bedfordshire.

Delight in the uplifting rhythms and vibrant sounds of a range of tracks performed on the steelpans from True Steel Band on July 12, or discover a vibrant blend of Indian classical music and contemporary Bollywood melody performed on sitar, table and sarangi…all courtesy of Royal Bollywood Fusion Strings. Folk music is the theme on July 26 from Elizabeth and Jameson. Check out the line up here.

Don’t forget to take your chairs (and possibly blanket!), grab a refreshing treat from the café and enjoy a wonderful day of music.

Want 25% off?

English Heritage has sites across the UK to visit and you can save with our membership offer (Image: English Heritage)

There are numerous other English Heritage sites you can visit this summer and to save on your visit, we’ve teamed up with English Heritage to offer 25 per cent off gift and annual memberships which gives the chance to see its sites in every season.

What’s more English Heritage membership allows every member to take up to six children under the age of 18 within the family group into any of the English Heritage properties at no extra charge.

Want to find out more? Simply click here.

Use code AFFNW25 at the checkout.

Offer ends: December 31, 2026.

T&C’s: For use on new membership purchases only. Annual direct debit only.