Pull on your walking boots and discover England in an in-depth way that you would not achieve otherwise. If you are on a walking holiday – why not choose Hadrian’s Wall? But then, you don’t need to spend your whole holiday hiking, just go on a leisurely stroll in the beautiful English countryside – English Heritage sites are the perfect destinations.
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, East Sussex
There is one date in English history that stands out above all others – 1066. Now you can relive that fateful day at a major new visitor experience. It’ll be a day you’ll never forget.
Birdoswald Roman Fort, Hadrian's Wall
Excellent site showing the development of a Roman Fort with one of the best preserved stretches of Hadrian’s Wall next to the site.
Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland
A 1.5 mile coastal walk leads to the eerie skeleton of this wonderful 14th-century castle situated on a basalt crag more than 30 metres high with breathtaking views.
Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire
A magnificent medieval fortress rising out of a rocky outcrop above the stunning Wye Valley.
Old Sarum, Wiltshire
The site of the original city of Salisbury founded in the Iron Age and occupied until the 16th century. Romans, Saxons and Normans have all left their mark.
Pevensey Castle, East Sussex
William the Conqueror landed here before the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Explore the castle’s history from the Dark Ages up to World War II.
Peveril Castle, Derbyshire
These romantic ruins are situated high on a rocky crag and the views from the great square tower of the surrounding Peak District are breathtaking.
Rievaulx Abbey, North Yorshire
Imagine the tranquillity of monastic life 800 years ago at this most impressive site and trace the glories and lifestyle of the Cistercian monks who lived here.
Tintagel Castle, Cornwall
Overlooking the wild Cornish coast, Tintagel Castle is one of the most spectacular spots in the country associated with King Arthur and Merlin.
Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire
Whitby Abbey has drawn successive generations to its headland location as a site of settlement, religious devotion and even literary inspirations.
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