Search Results
339 results for isle of wight sites
Page
The Real Knight Rider: Meeting a 21st century Jousting Knight
How do you become a jousting knight in the 21st century? Isobel Uden meets Arne Koets, the quintessential ‘knight in shining armour.’
Page
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.
Page
Unusual finds in our autumn gardens
This season our expert gardeners are tending to flowers that only bloom in the evening, fruit trees linked to royalty and plants that were once cultivated for their healing properties. Take a look at some of the more unusual, surprising and rare finds in our gardens this autumn.
Page
From the most famous date in English history at Battle Abbey to Dover Castle's darkly atmospheric secret wartime tunnels, English Heritage in the South East offers so many great places to visit.
Page
The Biggest Quiz in History – Round Two
Fancy yourself as a bit of an expert on British history trivia? Or are you hoping to brush up on your knowledge for the family Zoom quiz? Have a go at round two of The Biggest Quiz in History*
Page
Past Lives: Seely and Paget at Eltham Palace
The partners behind the architectural practice that designed Stephen and Virginia Courtauld’s Art Deco mansion at Eltham Palace and Gardens
Page
A supply of fresh water was essential for a well defended stronghold like Carisbrooke. For hundreds of years the castle's resident donkeys have drawn up water in the well house. Visit the castle and delight in the demonstrations of the donkeys working the 16th century tread wheel.
Page
Enjoy one of our dog-friendly days out and give your furry friend an adventure that will get their tails wagging at our castles, abbeys and historic gardens.
Page
For round two of the The Biggest Quiz in History* we'll test your knowledge with 25 questions about sieges, blue plaques, abbeys, kings and queens and much more.