Visit - North West
With spectacular scenery, commanding castles and a magnificent Roman wall, there is plenty to discover in the North West of England.
Highlights from the North West
Discover thosands of years of history in the North West of England, from commanding castle's to roman ruins. Opening times vary.
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Birdoswald Roman Fort, Cumbria
Enjoy an adventure in Roman Britain with fantastic defences and displays.
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Furness Abbey, Cumbria
The North West’s most majestic abbey ruins, now with a recreated monks’ eye view.
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Lanercost Priory, Cumbria
An impressive and now-tranquil priory, once in the Anglo-Scottish firing line.
Upcoming events in the north west
We have events for visitors of all ages throughout the year. Book your tickets in advance and you can save up to 15% on your admission.
Discover eventsDays out this Autumn
Autumn’s the perfect time to take a closer look at historic sites, with the colours of trees changing and the sun getting lower in the sky.
Whether you’re looking for autumnal days out, the perfect historical place to visit or beautiful gardens to enjoy a seasonal walk, there’s plenty to discover.
Plan your autumn days outPlan your Christmas Days Out
Unwrap history this Christmas and enjoy a magical day out.
Whether you're starting a new tradition or reliving an old favourite, you'll find plenty of seasonal cheer and things to do this Christmas.
Take the kids to meet Father Christmas, enjoy Festive Fun in beautiful historic surroundings and follow the Walking with The Snowman™ Trail.
Find a Christmas event5-star membership. Explore over 400 historic sites
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.
Plus your support for us as a charity means you're helping to protect heritage sites for generations to come.
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