Each of our weekends will be hosted by content director and former BBC History Magazine editor Dave Musgrove.

“I’m really excited that we’re bringing BBC History weekends back to Warner Hotels this autumn. After some great events last year, we have two exciting weekends planned for 2025, returning to Littlecote House and heading to Cricket St Thomas for the first time. I’m looking forward to hearing talks from great historians such as Tracy Borman, Janina Ramirez, Ruth Goodman, Marc Morris and Fern Riddell. Plus, you won't want to miss the great spy story from Gordon Corera and the history of tank warfare from Mark Urban. I hope to see you at one, or both weekends!”

As well as the delicious breakfasts, three-course dinners, daily activities and evening entertainment included in every Warner Hotels break as standard, these unforgettable weekends also include:

Four hundred years of history is present within the walls of our Berkshire estate, having played host to occupying Romans, Tudor trysts and a Civil War army. The grounds are home to England’s last remaining Cromwellian Chapel and a 2nd Century Roman mosaic. When you’re done admiring the Dutch Parlour, Great Hall and Chinese Drawing Room, delve into some of the most fascinating historic periods with our speakers. Tracy Bormon OBE will be bringing the intrigue of Tudor times to life and Gordon Corera reveals the history of spies and secret agents. With further talks from renowned historian Ruth Goodman and fellow of the Royal Historical Society Dr Marc Urban, this weekend is set to be unmissable and memorable.

See all our speakers appearing at Littlecote House.