History never looked so good
As the days become brighter and spring warms up, our historic sites and gardens have never looked so good.
The early golden glow in May makes everywhere feel a little more magical. From lush greens and vast lawns to the brilliant colours of bulbs and blooms, it's the perfect time to visit our gardens before summer arrives.
With May half-term and two bank holiday weekends coming up, start planning ahead to make the most of those extra days away from your everyday.
Explore a historic garden this Spring
With longer, brighter days and the warmth gradually returning, it's time to get out and start exploring. Experience spring in all its glory with a visit to one of our expertly cared for historic gardens in England.
Find a garden to exploreBONDING BENCHES
We're introducting Bonding Benches at the historic sites we look after this spring to help tackle parental isolation.
Research from the NCT shows that 62% of new parents feel lonely or isolated at least some of the time, and 87% feel overwhelmed.
Located near playgrounds or open grassland, the benches feature sliders that can be moved between ‘up for a chat’ and ‘craving quiet’, depending on your mood.
Feel free to use the benches to start up conversations with new people and make new connections whilst your children play - or to have a few minutes' quiet rest!
Relaxing days out
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Peaceful escapes
Ever feel like you need to escape the 21st century? The ruins of a great abbey or priory are the perfect place for reflection, contemplation or just a bit of peace and quiet.
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Top tearooms
There's nothing better than ending (or starting!) a winter walk with a warm drink and a snack. Check out our top tearooms and cafés across the country.
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Travel guides
Plan a weekend away or a short break with our regional travel guides. They're packed with ideas of historic sites to visit, things to see and do and practical advice for getting around.
Things to spot for kids
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Spotters' guides
Download our fun spotters' guides and head out to your nearest English Heritage site to start exploring!
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Folktale creature trails
Explore three exciting trails jam-packed with fairies, dragons and mythical beings at historic places near you.
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