English Heritage has teamed up with comedy panel game show Taskmaster to offer a new entertainment experience at 17 sites across the country this summer.
Through 31 August, Taskmaster-themed challenges will be available at iconic locations like Stonehenge, Whitby Abbey and Dover Castle.
Via a press release, the collaboration provides “a summer filled with fun, history and adventure” as guests take on tasks inspired by one of Channel 4’s most popular programmes in recent years.
Taskmaster is a BAFTA-winning show originally created by and starring Alex Horne. Greg Davies plays the all-powerful Taskmaster, who tests five comedians through a series of strange and surreal challenges.
“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,” Horne said.
“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.”
Taskmaster-themed challenges
He added, “And Greg agrees with me, so this is official.”
Beth Stone, head of visitor engagement and experience at English Heritage, added: “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.”
English Heritage sites taking part in the Taskmaster experience are as follows:
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
English Heritage cares for more than 400 historic monuments, buildings and sites.
Images courtesy of English Heritage
