This summer, English Heritage and Taskmaster have joined forces to bring a unique entertainment experience to 17 stunning heritage sites across the country from 19 July to the 31 August.
The summer collaboration will feature the hit BAFTA and Rose d’Or Award winning show Taskmaster. They will present a series of engaging and playful tasks at iconic locations such as Stonehenge, Whitby Abbey, and Dover Castle, among others this summer.
A Summer of Entertainment
Firstly, the partnership promises a summer filled with fun. Secondly, it will of course be packed with history. Thirdly, there will be adventure, offering visitors a chance to engage in Taskmaster-themed challenges amidst the rich backdrop of some of the nation’s most treasured sites.
English Heritage cares for over 400 historic monuments, buildings and sites. Including world famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of the empire, to Cold War bunkers. Moreover, through these, English Heritage brings the story of England to life for over 10 million visitors each year.
Taskmaster is a BAFTA winning and International Emmy nominated comedy entertainment show originally created by Alex Horne. Greg Davies stars as the all-powerful “Taskmaster” who, with the help of his loyal assistant Horne, sets out to test the wiles, wit and wisdom of five comedians through a series of strange and surreal challenges in what is the most hard-fought and ridiculous comedy entertainment format on TV.
Beth Stone, Head of Visitor Engagement and Experience at English Heritage, said,
“We are delighted to be collaborating with the Taskmaster team this summer. From tasks such as becoming a monarch and making your own laws to creating your own solstice our visitors can expect a host of fun with a history twist at many of our properties and of course, plenty of rubber ducks!”
Alex Horne, creator and star of Taskmaster, said:
“From the unusual position of being both a parent and a Taskmaster’s assistant I feel confident that this relationship will be a positive one for kids, grown-ups and general fans of heritage. It’s nice to go to nice places but it’s even nicer to do fun things in those nice places and this should ensure you can do just that for this summer at least. And Greg agrees with me, so this is official.”
English Heritage Sites Taking Part This Summer
Audley End
Battle Abbey
Beeston Castle
Belsay Hall
Bolsover Castle
Brodsworth Hall
Carisbrooke Castle
Dover Castle
Eltham Palace
Framlingham Castle
Kenilworth Castle
Osborne
Pendennis Castle
Scarborough Castle
Stonehenge
Walmer Castle
Wrest Park
For further information about what’s going on this summer across the English Heritage sites, check out English Heritage What’s On. Equally, for all other information about English Heritage, and their other 400+ sites, visit the English Heritage website.
Words written by English Heritage and Rachel McAlley @LadyRach
