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Visit - North West

With spectacular scenery, commanding castles and a magnificent Roman wall, there is plenty to discover in the North West of England.

Hadrian's Wall

An epic World Heritage Site

Beeston Castle

The 'Castle of the Rock'

Carlisle Castle

The most besieged castle in England

An image of a child in a waterproof coat jumping over a puddle at Kenilowrth Castle.

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Days out are back and we’ve got lots of ideas to get you out and about in 2026.

Check out our brand-new Adventurer’s Checklist: it’s the best way to get your family and friends back out exploring English Heritage sites together.

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View of Birdoswald Roman Fort

Unleash your inner archaeologist

Birdoswald Roman Fort is home to over 1,800 years of history, from the Romans to 16th-century border raiders and Victorian romantics. Its unique and layered history has made it an archaeologist's paradise and excavations still take place every summer.

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A unique industrial history

Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, surrounded by woodland, sits Stott Park Bobbin Mill. See the mill brought back to life through a guided tour and demonstrations of the machinery, including a bobbin made in real time.

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Over 300 of our treasured sites are free to enter. They're open to everybody, no matter their means. 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. 

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