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.
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Step into history with our new season of events. Go behind-the-scenes with exclusive talks and tours, and meet characters from the past as your explore England's story at our historic places.
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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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Holiday cottages
Immerse yourself in England's colourful past by staying in one of our unique and historical properties. From cosy cottages to gatehouse towers to beachside retreats, book your stay today and make your next holiday a memorable one.
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World's oldest alcoholic drink making a trendy comeback
Mead — the world's oldest alcoholic drink — is fast becoming the new drink of choice for experimental cocktail lovers.
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Margaret Lockwood is the latest woman to be celebrated with a blue plaque
Following the unveiling of Margaret Lockwood's plaque, Dame Judi Dench has praised the scheme and urged the public to nominate more women.
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ENGLISH HERITAGE WANT MORE BLUE PLAQUES FOR WOMEN
With only 14 per cent of blue plaques dedicated to women, English Heritage is calling on the public to nominate more females
