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From Prehistory, to the Romans, famous battlefields to Medieval castles, our sites cover multiple time periods and topics and can be used to bring history to life for KS1-2 pupils.
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If you're travelling by main roads or motorways, here are just some of the historic sites that make for an excellent alternative to stopping off at a service station.
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The Stuart era began when James I, who was also James VI of Scotland, succeeded Elizabeth I, who had died childless in 1603. The period witnessed intense religious and political conflicts, which shifted power from the monarchy to Parliament.
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Find ghoulishly great-value days out at our Halloween events taking place across the country.
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With two bank holiday weekends and the half term break this month, we’ve got lots of historical inspiration for all ages.
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Victoria Pendleton: My Day as a Jousting Knight
Double Olympic gold medalist Victoria Pendleton spends a day jousting like a medieval knight at English Heritage's Kenilworth Castle.
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Five steps for Pokemon hunting
We're happy to welcome Pokémon Go trainers, but we want to make sure that you have fun and stay safe on your quest to catch 'em all. Check out our guide to catching Pokémon safely at our historic sites, and start planning your visit.
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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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Top 9 things to do this Halloween
Halloween is almost here, and our historic places across the country are preparing for some spooktacular spectacles and fearsome nights of frights. From terrifying ghost tours to crafts and activities for the kids, here’s a few of the ways in which you can get involved with English Heritage this Halloween, wherever you are.