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The ruins of Peveril Castle stand isolated on a rocky hilltop in the Derbyshire Peaks, one of the most dramatically sited castles in England. Throughout its history it served as a base for the government of the local area, the ‘Forest of the Peak’.
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The Biggest Quiz in History – Round Four
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? Look no further. Every week until Boxing Day, we'll release a round of questions on everything from the Bronze Age to the legacy of the Second World War... the Biggest Quiz in History* Round Four starts here.
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Ready for more? Round three of The Biggest Quiz in History* features questions about Queen Victoria and Albert, the First and Second World Wars and even anagrams of some of your favourite English Heritage sites... get those thinking caps on!
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High quality, hard-wearing limestone flooring inspired by English Heritage historic sites
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New schools experience - Dover Castle Under Siege
Discover how Dover Castle in Kent resisted the sieges of 1216-17 and stopped the English throne from falling into French hands. New hands-on experiences, exciting displays and free teaching resources bring Dover Castle’s dramatic past to life.
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The Romans in the Lake District
The three Roman sites that English Heritage cares for in the Lake District once guarded a road connecting the area with the rest of the Roman world. Find out what they reveal about life on the edge of empire.
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Stay where kings and queens have visited, owned, and were even held prisoner at our historic sites. Many sites in our care were former homes to some of England's most famous kings and queens. Take a look at some of our holiday cottages with royal connections.
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A rare bowl with explicit male same-sex imagery found at the Roman city of Wroxeter in Shropshire gives insight into life around AD 150.
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5 ways to party like Elizabeth 1
Do you dream of holding history’s greatest get-together? Or being the host with the most? Take some tips for how to throw the perfect party from Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, who produced the ‘Princely Pleasures’ at Kenilworth Castle, a nineteen-day celebration put on for the delight of Queen Elizabeth I in 1575.
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The World of Stonehenge at the British Museum
Explore the world of Stonehenge and the story of prehistoric Europe in this landmark exhibition at the British Museum.