UNLIMITED ACCESS TO OVER 400 HISTORIC PLACES
Live and breathe the story of England at royal castles, historic gardens, forts & defences, world-famous prehistoric sites and many others.
Stand where history happened
English Heritage cares for over 400 historic monuments, buildings and places - from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of an empire to a Cold War bunker.
Experience Stonehenge
Visit one of the most impressive wonders of the world. See the story of Stonehenge and our prehistoric ancestors brought to life through the world-class visitor centre.
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London's Blue Plaques
The London Blue Plaque scheme is believed to be the oldest of its kind in the world and celebrates notable figures and the places they lived and worked.
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Hadrian's Wall
Discover Roman life along Hadrian's Wall, an epic World Heritage Site marching 73 miles across some of the wildest and most dramatic country in England.
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Latest News
English Heritage returns 450-year-old painting to Audley End following transformative restoration by conservators
- Having deteriorated over the centuries, mysterious unsigned painting known as The Vegetable Seller had been in storage for over 60 years
- New conservation work, technical analysis and research has identified the painting as dating from just before the Dutch Golden Age, much earlier than previously thought, and uncovered possible associations with 16th-century Antwerp painter, Joachim Beuckelaer (c.1535–75)
- We have taken the bold decision to remove the top section of the painting after uncovering it was a later addition to the artwork
- The painting will be on view to the public at Audley End House from today
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England United
England United – from Kane to Sterling, English Heritage brings together over 32,000 surnames on the England flag and says, “tomorrow’s history will be made today”
- England flags featuring almost every surname in the country flown at
English Heritage sites to cheer on England in the Euro 2020 Final - Find (or add) your surname to the flag here.
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Jean Muir, dressmaker and fashion designer, celebrated with English Heritage Blue Plaque
Joanna Lumley, Muir’s model and friend, unveils plaque at designer’s London headquarters and showroom
