A man and woman walk side by side on a stone path at Boscobel House in autumn.

Inspire Me

We’ve handpicked our favourite articles, events and stories to inspire your next day out.

Find out what's new in our historic gardens, flick through the latest travel guides and read about seasonal scenic walks. Your next adventure starts here...

Historical re-enactors dressed in medieval clothing firing arrows in a field at Battle Abbey. In the background, there are several men on horseback wearing armour.

Battle of Hastings Re-enactment Weekend

Witness warriors clash and mud fly as over 300 re-enactors bring the Battle of Hastings to life on the very spot where it was fought in 1066.

Book tickets for the Battle of Hastings weekend
Image: little girl dressed as a witch at Bolsover Castle

What's on this Halloween

Find ghoulishly great-value days out at our Halloween events taking place across the country.

Discover Halloween events near you
A woman in a red and pink dress dancing in front of Marble Hill House with a dhol drummer dressed in blue standing next to her.

Celebrate Diwali at Marble Hill

Celebrate the Hindu festival of lights in style on 18 October at Marble Hill in London.

 

Expect illuminations, dancers, dhol drummers, giant puppets, hands-on workshops and more.

Book your visit to Marble Hill
A wooden bridge leading to a stone Norman castle

Norman Castles to visit

After seizing the English crown in 1066, William the Conqueror set about fortifying the country by building castles to administer and control local populations.

 

Visit some of the best examples Norman Castles around England.

 

Find Norman Castles to visit

The English Heritage Podcast

Every object has a story to tell. But how can one mystery item lead us on a journey through history, people and places? 

In the English Heritage podcast, comedian and writer Amy Matthews brings you entertaining tales from unexpected places. Each week, we begin with a mystery item and with the help of English Heritage experts and special guests, Amy explores what our past can tell us about our present and perhaps our future.

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History for Kids

Are you ready to go back – way back – in time to learn all about England’s history? Discover what life was like in the past through fun facts, illustrated stories, games, crafts and more.