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Step into spring this Easter at historic sites across the country. Our historic grounds and gardens are perfect family-friendly spaces, and sites are hosting outdoor Easter Adventure Quests.
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With spectacular scenery, commanding castles and a magnificent Roman wall, there's plenty to discover in the North West of England.
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Bring your teaching of any time period, topic or theme to life at one of our 400 sites across England.
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Spring has most definitely sprung and now is the perfect time to spend a day out where history happened. Here are our highlights and top picks for April.
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Sites to Visit in the North West
Stand in the footsteps of the Romans at Birdoswald Roman Fort and discover the most besieged castle in England at Carlisle Castle. Visit our sites in the North West for free with your class and explore the regions rich history to bring learning to life.
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Which site is best for a picnic?
We asked our members to pick their top five best English Heritage sites for a picnic - did your favourite make it onto the list?
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You'll find English castles everywhere from Northumberland to Cornwall, and ranging in date from Norman to Tudor and from little Stokesay Castle to mighty fortresses like Kenilworth and Dover Castles. Here we trace how castles developed over nearly five centuries, and how they fit into the 3,000-year-long story of England's defences, from prehistoric hillforts to a Cold War nuclear bunker.
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Spring is in full swing and this time of year is perfect for getting out there and enjoying all that our historic places have to offer. Our popular St George’s Day events take place in April, featuring spectacular displays and activities inspired by every era from the Romans to the Victorians. Our historic gardens are also at their most beautiful from April, and we’ve got inspiration for great days out whatever the weather.
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The huge hillfort at Old Oswestry was probably the stronghold and principal settlement of an Iron Age tribe, with its 40 acres protected by formidable ramparts.