Publications and Resources

In this section you can find downloads of our award-winning publications; ‘Easy Access to Historic Landscapes’ and ‘Easy Access to Historic Buildings’ which showcase best practise and a ‘how to’ guide for sympathetic access alterations.

If you want to find out about the access arrangements at our properties, click on the appropriate ‘Access Guide’ image below and you will find comprehensive information about the facilities and experience you can have at all our paying sites.

You can also visit our 2007 bicentenary microsite , dedicated to commemorating the bicentenary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. Here you can find the Sites of Memory leaflet which shows the findings of research into many historic properties in England with hidden links to the slave trade or abolition, information about the Read the Signs Project in Liverpool and also information about the Dido and Lord Mansfield exhibition at Kenwood House.

If you are a community heritage professional, try our social networking site; ‘Our Place’ where you can swap project ideas and share experiences with other outreach workers and project managers.

If you want to read more about heritage sector projects to broaden access have a look at Conservation Bulletin number 55: totally dedicated to innovative projects designed to open up notions of 'the heritage'.

For information about English Heritage's work in London, one of the most diverse cities in the world, check out 'Changing London': a leaflet and newsletter packed with information.

Easy Access to Historic Buildings

These guidelines are intended for those who own, manage or occupy historic buildings and who, under the service provider, employer and education provisions of the DDA, have particular responsibilities towards people with disabilities. They are also intended for those who will be professionally involved in planning alterations to historic buildings or in advising on alternative forms of service provision-for example architects, planners and access consultants. Click on the image to the left to download a PDF version of the guide.

Easy Access to Historic Landscapes

The guidance promotes an inclusive approach to design and management of access, addressing the needs of all people, regardless of age, gender, background or disability. The publication looks at getting the balance between access and conservation and common problems and issues in parks and gardens that are barriers to access. It also includes sources of information on both improving access and conservation. The guidance is a companion volume to English Heritage’s Easy Access to Historic Buildings. Printed copies are available free from English Heritage Customer Services telephone 0870 333 1181. Please quote product code PC51126. Click on the image to the left to download a PDF version of the guide.

Properties Access Guide

We welcome and encourage everyone to visit the historic properties in our care. Here you can find out general information about the facilities we provide to make them more accessible. It includes information on physical, sensory, intellectual and family friendly access.

For a free copy of our Access Guide with an honest assessment of our services and facilities or for accessibility and general queries, please contact our Customer Service team on the following minicom numbers: 01793 414 878 or 0800 015 0516 (free phone).

Please click on this link for a MS Word version of this guide.

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these documents, if you don't already have it, download a free copy.