HILLINGDON’S rich history is being celebrated this month with a series of special events, including Tudor camps, family activities, Battle of Britain adventures and access to historic sites.

The Battle of Britain Bunker, heart of Britain’s air defence in Uxbridge, will commemorate Battle of Britain Day on Saturday, September 15, with a full programme of events from 10am-5.30pm.

The day includes family workshops, expert talks about the most important air battle in history and adventure trails.

At 6pm, there will be a screening of the film classic, The Battle of Britain, starring Laurence Olivier, Trevor Howard and Michael Caine in the visitor centre’s auditorium.

At Manor Farm, which has been at the heart of Ruislip for more than 1,000 years, a two-day event will celebrate its Tudor heritage on Saturday and Sunday, September 15-16 from 10am to 4.30pm.

Historical music, dancing, Shakespearean sword play and a living history camp will sit alongside an artisan market and craft workshops.

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Visitors can also learn more about Manor Farm’s rare 300 year-old wallpaper at a temporary exhibition, A Journey between Cultures: Manor Farm’s Wallpaper at the Manor Farm House, which includes loans from the British Library and English Heritage.

Manor Farm will be open again the following weekend, offering behind-the-scenes access to areas normally closed to the public as part of the Open House London festival of architecture, 11am-4pm.

Cranford Park will also be taking part in Open London. The listed stable block and secret garden are normally closed to the public but will be open on Saturday, September 22, 10.30am-4.30pm and the following day from 11.30am to 4.30pm.

The 144-acre historic park is also home to St Dunstan's Church, which has the remains of 14th Century wall paintings. The church will be open on Saturday, September 22, 10.30am-4.30pm and the following day 12.30-4.30pm.

Eastcote House Gardens also opens its doors for special access on Sunday, September 23, 10am-5pm. Visitors can view the listed 16th Century stables building, 18th Century dovecote and walled garden. There will also be a classic car rally from 11am-4pm.