As the weather cools and a new season begins, experience spectacular colours in historic gardens, roam around peaceful ruins and discover the lives of people from the past.
From iconic stone circles and mighty medieval castles to royal palaces and Roman forts, there’s so much to see and do
Join today and enjoy unlimited historic days out across over 400 sites for the entire year and with free kids entry, there’s no better time to join and start making new memories all year round.
Soak up the Great British Summer at English Heritage sites across the country. Book ahead and you can save up to 15%.
Step back in time at the Battle of Hastings Weekend, held on the very spot where King Harold and Duke William fought in 1066, and get up close to the action. Or, for a more relaxing Sunday, sit back and enjoy an afternoon of live music. There’s something for everyone.
Inspire the next generation with unique and memorable experiences. From the Stone Age to the Cold War, discover any of our 400 properties and let your students stand at the places where history happened.
There are loads of learning opportunities available, from online resources to expert-led visits and free self-led visits.
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This week is Remember a Charity Week (7 to 13 September). It’s a week where we, along with hundreds of charities across the country, celebrate the incredible impact of gifts in wills.
These gifts provide vital support for our charity and help make sure that we can protect the historic sites that you love, for generations to come. Learn more about how you can leave a historic legacy that lasts.
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2 September 2026
Three Victorian hand-painted plaster casts of details from the Bayeux Tapestry will go on display at English Heritage’s Rievaulx Abbey in March 2027.
31 August 2026
New research into 1,000-year-old skeleton unveils the human story behind the Norman Conquest and sheds new light on our understanding of the period.
4 August 2026
English Heritage has appointed Tim Reeve CBE as its new Chief Executive.
