THE Bayeux Tapestry has gone on display in London, following a historic deal with France.
The 70m-long embroidered cloth, which depicts the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066, is world-renowned – but it will cost you £33 to see it.
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If you’d like to feed your inner culture vulture with some more affordable art and history offerings, check out these tips . . .
FAMILY FABLES: Make the most of the Heritage Open Days taking place across England until September 20.
More than 6,200 free events are being hosted as part of the festival of history and culture.
Some of the sites you can visit are usually closed to the public, while others have special events.
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For example, a family of four can tour Lancaster Castle for free today and tomorrow, saving £25, or head to Bletchley Park next Saturday and save £72.50 on the usual price.
Find events at heritageopendays.org.uk.
Similar events are also taking place in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
MUSEUM MAYHEM: While you have to pay to see the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum, most other exhibits are free.
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You can also get free entry at the V&A, Natural History Museum and National Gallery, as well as national museums in Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff and Edinburgh.
Skip the paid blockbuster shows and check museum websites for free tours, family trails and school holiday fun.
DIG IT: Kids can get hands-on history experience at the Young
Archaeologists’ Club, which runs monthly events for eight to 16-year-olds.
Children can get stuck in to everything from pottery handling to mock digs.
Annual membership cost £15 to £20 per child.
BEST FOOT FORWARD: Most councils produce free self-guided walking trails to show off blue plaques, historic buildings or local landmarks.
Look out for trips led by volunteers or local societies, or borrow printed trail leaflets from libraries rather than paying for guidebooks.
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