Let your imagination take you on a journey of discovery this summer. Immerse yourself in the live-action clashes of gallant medieval knights, jousters and swashbuckling pirates.

Whether you’re looking for an adventure, a stroll, a vista, a visit to an art collection or a day at the seaside, we have lots to offer all summer.

Dr Charles Kightly removes the layers of myth and fiction to reveal the real story of Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley's relationship.

Explore some of England’s finest historic gardens.

These unique landscapes have been shaped by the people who owned, cared for and enjoyed them in the past. Today, we enjoy them for both the stories they tell and the senses they delight.

Have you ever driven through a town and curiously pondered what's really in a name? Or have you sniggered at the seemingly peculiar phonetics of a sign post welcoming you to a new village? Well, it turns out there's a story behind every name, and we'll help you figure out what it is.

In this article, we’ll give you a brief history of how English places got their names and highlight the origins of some of our favourites.