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Folk sensation Sam Lee’s Nest Collective and English Heritage announce today the launch of 'Songs of England', a digital collection of 12 traditional songs and videos paired to historic sites in the care of the charity from Dover Castle to Hadrian’s Wall.
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Henry VIII'S Deal Castle opens new permanent exhibition
A new permanent exhibition at Deal Castle in Kent will offer new insights into the history of the fort.
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We took part in National Lottery Open Week again in 2025 to say a huge thank-you to National Lottery players everywhere for your support.
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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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Female Jousters to compete this summer
Women will join English Heritage jousts for the first time this summer, kicking off at Kenilworth Castle this weekend.
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There’s lots to see and do at St Mawes Castle. Below we’ve listed some of the highlights to look out for including the murder holes under the guardhouse archway; Henry VIII’s royal arms carved into the stone; and the replica guns and cannons.
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English Heritage Calls on the Public to Help Defend England’s Castles
The castles of England have survived sieges and bombardments, attacking armies and wars but today according to the conservation charity English Heritage, castles are facing a new threat – invasive weeds, penetrating damp and severe weather.