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Bring your teaching of any time period, topic or theme to life at one of our 400 sites across England.
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How Silent Were Medieval Monasteries?
To many of us, a visiting the ruin of a monastery or abbey is a peaceful, contemplative experience. But are we right to associate monastic sites with the absence of noise?
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Old photographs aren’t just fascinating to look at, they can also reveal important clues about the past! On this page, we’ve gathered some old photographs with secrets to reveal. Using our top tips, can you correctly guess what’s happening and who’s in them?
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Discover the myths and legends at Tintagel Castle, explore the defensive fort built by King Henry VIII - Pendennis Castle and explore the iconic Stonehenge.
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Enjoy a family day out this autumn. Visit our breathtaking castles, abbeys and stately homes, or stretch little legs and fire up imaginations with our family events and activities.
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From grand stately homes and spectacular castles to beautiful gardens and remarkable ruins, the East of England is packed with places to visit.
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Add one or more of our iconic sites to your UK itinerary and give your students the opportunity for cultural enrichment and educational exploration. Plus, international school groups of 15 visitors or more are eligible to save 10%, plus group leaders go free!
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Get historic cheese back on the menu this Christmas, says English Heritage
With shortages at supermarkets in the run-up to Christmas a growing possibility, English Heritage has today (15 December) called for the return of historic cheese to the Christmas dining table as the charity reveals its ultimate English cheese board with delectable suggestions from medieval monks’ cheese to pre-Second Word War Wensleydale. The charity is also encouraging the public to support local cheese makers this Christmas, many hard hit during the pandemic, who are keeping history alive through the traditions of cheese making.
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Get historic cheese back on the menu this Christmas, says English Heritage
With shortages at supermarkets in the run-up to Christmas a growing possibility, English Heritage is calling for the return of historic cheese to the Christmas dining table. The charity is also encouraging the public to support local cheese makers, many of whom have been hard hit during the pandemic and are keeping history alive through the traditions of cheese making.
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Places to visit between Christmas and New Year
Looking for days out in England between Christmas and New Year? Discover English Heritage castles, abbeys and historic sites open across the country for the perfect winter days out.