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Royal Cooking Lessons in the Swiss Cottage
Hidden in the woods at Osborne, the Swiss Cottage was the royal children’s private world, where they could play at being adults and learn the skills that Prince Albert believed would make them better rulers.
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We're open again for school visits, but what's it really like planning a trip to one of our sites at the moment. We thought that the best person to answer this question is a teacher who has planned and enjoyed a trip to one of our sites. Read on to find out more about his experience.
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Our collection relating to Pevensey Castle highlights the story of the Norman Conquest and the development of England under William I and his successors. Use these objects at home or in the classroom to inspire cross-curricular learning and further your research.
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Why do we remember, remember the fifth of November? Explore the true story behind why we celebrate Bonfire Night, discover who Guy Fawkes was, and find out why fireworks are such an important part of the celebrations on the 5th November.
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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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21 feel-good things to do this summer
Inspire curiosity and plan your day out with the help of this useful guide, revealing some of the most extraordinary places in our care. Discover their often surprising history that keeps members coming back to visit each summer.
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Senior English Heritage properties historian Dr Michael Carter traces the historical tradition of festive frivolities – and how it led to the creation of a boisterous medieval role known as the Lord of Misrule.
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Servants or skilled professionals? Women in domestic service
Historically, many careers for women were in the home – but some women in domestic service broke the mould. As part of our Women in History series, Dr Andrew Hann investigates how.