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Secrets Of Our Sites

Whenever you visit an ancient place, or look at an artefact, there are features that immediately stand out. But look again, perhaps a little more closely, and you’ll be rewarded. Mary-Ann Ochota explores the hidden histories of four of the historic places within our care.

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Sources for Old Sarum

A list of the main written, visual and material sources for our understanding of Old Sarum.

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Audrey Hepburn and Marc Bolan among those to receive blue plaques this year

Several cultural icons among those to receive English Heritage blue plaques in 2025, including Marc Bolan, whose ‘glam rock’ innovation redefined London’s music scene in the 1970s; Audrey Hepburn, whose global fame brought international attention and prestige; and Alicia Markova who was instrumental in positioning the city as a centre for world-class ballet.

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Significance of Kenilworth Castle

Kenilworth Castle is one of Britain's foremost historical sites, its outstanding medieval and Renaissance architecture reflecting its roles as a fortress, palace and place of Romantic inspiration.

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Corporate events

Make a lasting impression with a corporate event at one of our historic venues.

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'Richmond Sixteen' Inspire New Peformance

A new show at Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire will bring to life stories of First World War 'conscientious objectors'

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English heritage has changed

At the start of April 2015, English Heritage separated into two different bodies. A new charity retaining the name English Heritage now looks after the National Heritage Collection - the stone circles, great castles and abbeys, historic houses and all the other unique sites that were in English Heritage's direct care.

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Tintagel Castle - concept designs for new bridge revealed

Concept designs from the six teams competing to design a new footbridge at Tintagel Castle were today (Thursday 3 December 2015) unveiled by English Heritage. The designs will go on display in Tintagel village from tomorrow and English Heritage is asking the public for their thoughts on the different approaches.

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Preparing for summer solstice at Stonehenge

Solstice is now an alcohol-free event, and we encourage people to travel to Stonehenge via public transport rather than using their cars.

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Identities of Black Eighteneth-century pows revealed

New Exhibition at Portchester Castle “restores a forgotten chapter of black history” French prisoners’ Georgian theatre re-created