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Plan a long weekend or a short break in Cumbria and explore the history of the Lake District, including Stott Park Bobbin Mill and Hardknott Roman Fort.
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Combining a royal castle and medieval cathedral within an Iron Age fortification, Old Sarum is one of the most historically significant sites in southern England.
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Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
Warkworth town preserves a strong sense of its medieval layout. Warkworth Castle to the south was was a favourite home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland from the 14th century, until the castle was abandoned and stripped of re-useable materials in the 17th century. Use our suggested activities, reading and video resources to discover the unique historic environment at Warkworth Castle and Hermitage and learn more about the story of the Percy family.
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Deal Castle and Walmer Castle are two surviving fortresses built to guard the Cinque Ports on the East Kent coast. Use our suggested activities, reading and video resources to explore the story of these fortresses, their inhabitants, and the area they guarded.
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Our curators manage and interpret thousands of objects from our historic places across England. We've asked them to delve into our collections and bring you the most interesting stories from across our sites. They'll highlight how objects can offer us windows into the past and a curator's role in making this happen.
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Where did the dragon myth originate, and why are dragon stories so widespread across at least two continents? Carolyne Larrington, Professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford, investigates.
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The English Civil Wars were a catastrophic series of conflicts that took place in the middle of the 17th century. Learn more about the wars, the people who lived through them, and how the conflict unfolded at English Heritage sites.
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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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2022 March: Hadrian's Wall Quiz
Put your knowledge of Hadrian's Wall to the test on the 1900th anniversary of Britain' most well-known Roman relic.
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Restormel Castle is one of the most remarkable castles in Britain. Built in the late 13th century, the present circular structure was a residence and hunting establishment for the earls and dukes of Cornwall.