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Great Days Out: Reasons to return
Think you’ve seen everything your local English Heritage properties have to offer? Think again! Here are 10 ways to discover something new during a family day out this autumn.
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The Hidden Stories of Household Staff
The history of some of our grandest properties isn’t just about their owners – there are also the sometimes overlooked tales of the household staff who kept things running.
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Autumn may be just around the corner, but summer still has plenty to give at our historic places throughout September. Our programme of events is in full swing, with something for all ages wherever you are in England. Plus there’s guides to summer walks, a chance to build the ultimate castle in Minecraft and much more.
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Behind the scenes of ITV’s Victoria with David Oakes
David Oakes plays Prince Albert’s brother Ernest in new ITV drama Victoria. He tells us about filming the series and his memories of visiting Osborne House.
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From 22 July - 3 September, take your family on a fun adventure with a historical twist.
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Take a look back in time at seven innovations which changed Victorian England.
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Wrest Park country house was transformed into a hospital during the First World War. Find out how it was run and what life was like for the soldiers recovering from their injuries.
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Did you know that the Victorians were quite partial to ice cream? Join our Victorian cook as she whips up a batch of a rather unusual (but delicious) flavoured ice cream in the kitchens of Audley End House in Essex.
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'Slide' through History at Framlingham Castle this February half term
6 metre slide opens from Framlingham Castle's wall walk and 7-year-old Jack Love from Worlingworth wins competition to be first visitor to have a go.