Embrace the season and explore England's heritage at hundreds of sites across the country. Roam around amazing ruins, uncover incredible stories, enjoy the quiet magic of winter gardens or get involved with festive family fun.
Whatever you love doing, we’ve got the perfect place for you.
Become a member today from £42 a year and enjoy a host of benefits including free entry for you and up to six kids.
Gather the family to track down twelve super-sized sculptures of Shaun the Sheep at Belsay Hall and Wrest Park this festive season
Get in the festive spirit this Christmas with our fun-filled events across the country.
Take the kids to meet Father Christmas and enjoy festive fun at our historic sites including following Tinkerbell at Kenwood and finding Shaun the Sheep at Belsay Hall and Wrest Park.
Find a Christmas event near you
Stonehenge was built to align with the sun on the solstices. This remarkable feat is celebrated each year in Summer and Winter. This year, Winter Solstice will take place on Sunday 21 December.
Note: Parking for Winter Solstice has now sold out. If you haven’t pre-booked, please do not drive to site as there will not be space available for parking. There are buses running from Salisbury, and we will be livestreaming the celebrations free on our YouTube and Facebook channels. You can also follow our X and Threads channels for any event updates.
Find out more about solstice
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.
Discover moreOver 300 of our treasured sites are free for everybody to explore and enjoy. But free to enter doesn't mean free to maintain. It costs over £4.2 million a year to care for these special places – and that's why we need your help.
Please donate to our appeal today to help protect them for tomorrow.
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