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Places to visit between Christmas and New Year
Wrap up the year with a memorable day out at our properties. We’re open between Christmas and New Year for you to explore England’s history.
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Sites to visit in the Midlands
From the Roman town of Wroxeter to the medieval castle Elizabeth I herself visited in Kenilworth, the Midlands in full of sites to explore as part of a free self-led visit with your class.
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Christmas and New Year opening times 2017
Discover which English Heritage sites you can visit over Christmas and New Year, and their opening times.
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Speaking with Shadows is the podcast that listens to the people history forgot. From castles on the south coast to Hadrian’s Wall in the far north, join presenter Josie Long as she travels across the country to seek out stories from the hidden corners of England’s history.
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As restless spirits start to stir this Halloween, we asked our fearless Ghost Tales guides to share a few of their spookiest stories from our haunted houses, abbeys and castles.
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Many of our sites are situated amongst some of England’s most picturesque scenery. Use our walking guides to make the most of the great outdoors and enjoy a full day out in spectacular historical landscapes. Our walking guides detail the routes between two or three sites to make the most of the day. Bring along a picnic or enjoy lunch in one of our top tearooms and spend the day walking in the footsteps of our ancestors.
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Serving up soups made from things grown in our kitchen gardens, cakes baked to historical recipes and as much locally sourced produce as possible, we're proud of our cafés and tearooms. And we know they are an important part of your visit.
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Save Our Story - Wall Paintings
Restoring these precious wall paintings is like drawing back the curtain on the lives of those who shaped who we are. But sadly, dozens of these irreplaceable treasures have deteriorated so much that they could disappear forever.
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From a captive queen to the father of the NHS, and from a medieval hermit to a reggae superstar, discover the stories of the people who shaped our country's past.
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Take a look behind the scenes and discover how English Heritage’s paintings conservators maintain and protect our fine art collection, both on site and in the studio.