There has been an interesting debate following a call that Stonehenge should be lit up at night. As the stones are in our care, we have to consider whether introducing light onto the monument and into the World Heritage Site will genuinely enhance people’s appreciation and understanding of Stonehenge.

A popular destination for its Winter and Christmas Tour Season, group organisers can now also benefit from a reduced-price Grounds Only Ticket early in 2012.

Re-live the famous battle this October, with the massive re-enactment that attracts performers and spectators from across the globe.

With its huge market selling everything from reproduction armour to leather shoes, living history encampments as well as a daily programme of events culminating in the re-enactment of the battle itself, it is clear why this battle attracts blockbuster crowds year after year.

Imagine drawing up to Osborne House more than a century ago for an audience with Queen Victoria in a carriage drawn by a pair of fine horses.

Visitors today can arrive in the same impressive style, by horse-drawn carriage taking them the short drive from the visitor centre reception right to the doors of Osborne House.

Our technical people have been working very hard to produce a great new app for iPhone and Android users. You can now use your smartphone to get ideas for days out wherever you are.

Operation Dynamo: Rescue from Dunkirk, the compelling new visitor experience within the Secret Wartime Tunnels at Dover Castle, will be open for the first time to groups on Friday 10th June, instead of Saturday 5th June, as stated in a previous newsletter.

Add a touch of historical magic to your itinerary by including an event. English Heritage properties up and down the country offer visitors a colourful programme of action from the past. There is a 15% discount for groups of 11 or more. Have a look at our top events for groups:

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so we've launched a nationwide poll to find out which of our properties is most likely to quicken the heart on that special day. With an array of fairytale castles, romantic ruins and beautiful locations there's plenty to choose from, but which will get your vote?

If you've been enjoying Channel 4's recent series 'Rome Wasn't Built in a Day', you'll be excited to hear that you will soon be able to visit the Roman town house constructed on the programme. The newly-built 'Villa Urbana' at Wroxeter Roman City in Shropshire is undergoing final preparations ahead of its opening to the public on Saturday 19 February.

This January, members of the Group Travel Organisers Association (GTOA) enjoyed an audience with Henry II in his technicolour Great Tower at Dover Castle.

They then headed off along the coast to Walmer Castle andamp; Gardens. Here they enjoyed a behind the scenes tour of the elegant official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

A nationwide poll has named Whitby Abbey as the most romantic ruin in the country, beating places like Corfe Castle and Kenilworth Castle, according to the February edition of BBC's Countryfile Magazine.

As Wrest Park is firmly in the spotlight this year, other English Heritage gardens will be ‘growing’ during 2011 thanks to new and recent investment in our great outdoors.

Waking from its slumber as a hidden gem, Wrest Park takes its rightful place among the country’s most important landscape gardens when it opens with new facilities from August 2011.

New Tour and Lunch Day Package available at top Greenwich historic sites Eltham Palace and Ranger’s House.

Dover Castle in Kent will host a new presentation of the ‘Miracle of Dunkirk’ in June 2011.

From St George’s Day to Halloween - and from the Royal wedding to Christmas - operators can mark special dates in 2011 with itineraries taking in English Heritage sites with a direct link:

The staff at Tintagel Castle have been singled out for their excellent customer service at this year's Cornwall Tourism Awards.

Re-live the atmosphere and tension of medieval battle as over 400 soldiers clash in our annual re-enactment of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, on the very battlefield where it took place.

Osborne House on the Isle of Wight offers a glimpse into the 19th-century holiday season when it takes on a festive Victorian scene - complete with Christmas trees, Dickensian characters and traditional entertainment.

Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight is famous for its beloved four-legged inhabitants – the Carisbrooke Donkeys. Plus, in October join us for a mixture of four-legged and frightful activities.

Treat your group to a delicious lunch in the luxurious surroundings of Ranger’s House in Greenwich.

The 900th anniversary of the birth of St Aelred of Rievaulx Abbey was marked in spectacular style on the 19 May 2010, when 900 candles were lit in a twilight celebration.

If you’re hoping for a spooky encounter this Halloween, look no further than a visit to one of our atmospheric properties in the West. There are many chilling stories to tell – here are three of the best…

Set on a hilltop overlooking the Vale of Scarsdale, Bolsover Castle is a fairytale castle of true magnificence. This Halloween why not visit the Castle at Night for an exciting evening of scarily good fun – if you dare!

Standing majestically on the headland above the seaside town of Whitby are the impressive remains of medieval Whitby Abbey. With its haunting views it has inspired generations and this autumn the dramatic site will host a range of Victorian Gothic events.

Come and taste the home grown vegetables at Rievaulx Abbey.

English Heritage is to roll out an even more colourful floral carpet for visitors at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens.

A brand new special guided tour has been developed by Open Book Guided Tours. Visitors to Carlisle Castle with walking difficulties can now explore this formidable fortress and hear about its fascinating 900 year history without having to climb up to the walls and keep or clamber down into the dungeons. The guides explore sections of the castle such as the Roman Dig Exhibition which are accessible and use visual aids to talk about the areas which are inaccessible.

The tour lasts for an hour and costs £2 per person.

For group bookings (no more than 20 people) please call 01228 591922

For more information about the site please visit Carlisle Castle

Warkworth Castle won the bronze in the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year award, English Heritage's second prestigious prize win in October.

Built in the mid 12th Century, Warkworth Castle is one of the largest, strongest and most impressive fortresses in northern England.

Goodrich Castle can hold their heads high yet again as proud recipients of another award. In November 2008, Goodrich Castle won gold in the regional Heart of England awards and as a result they were one of only a Goodrich Castle View of Keep from South-West handful of winners who were nominated for the national Enjoy England awards. Goodrich Castle can now add silver to its collection, having come second in the Enjoy England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2009 category.

Mark Badger, Head of Visitor Operations for the Western West Midlands reflected on their impressive accolade, “I’m really pleased to see Goodrich Castle getting the much deserved national recognition as being a great place to visit. It is a wonderful historic attraction and with the new Visitor Centre, it now has the facilities to match!”

So come to Goodrich Castle and discover for yourself this magnificent medieval fortress.

Bring your group and take advantage of our generous 15% discount for parties of 11 people or more for a wonderful day out in the Herefordshire countryside.

For more information please call the site on 01600 890538 or visit Goodrich Castle

Relive memories from the two World Wars at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens.

Group visitors to Somerset sites can now delve deeper into the past by booking special guided tours with our knowledgeable site staff who know the properties like the back of their hands.

Rich in History, Charm and Elegance

Visit the newly recreated garden at Witley Court and new interpretations at Boscobel House and the Royal Oak.

Prestigious award for Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden.

The Royal Oak at Boscobel House makes for the perfect gift.

Eltham Palace's fabulous gardens are a must-see for any group visiting this site.

Get an intimate glimpse into the life of the Wernhers and marvel at the exquisite collections.

The new admissions prices for 2010/11 are now confirmed.

This captivating visitor experience unveils what life was really like for servants in Victorian England. Welcome to Audley End, 1880.

If you are planning a trip to Suffolk - don’t miss the 'From Powerhouse to Poorhouse: the Story of Framlingham Castle' exhibition.