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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.
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While historically the story of gardening and garden design has been monopolised by men this doesn’t mean women had no interest or involvement in the practice. We explore some of the women who played a key role in shaping the gardens in our care.
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Like many of England’s iconic Norman castles and fortresses, Prudhoe Castle in Northumberland has stood the test of time. It’s also the only Northumberland fortress that has never fallen to the Scots – despite being besieged twice.
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Curator Michael Hunter gives a brief account of afternoon tea and explores the history behind the cakes closely associated with Queen Victoria.
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Blue Plaques: Past Political Personalities
With the general election imminent, Howard Spencer looks at some of the past political personalities of note who have been celebrated with a blue plaque in London.
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Meet the Experts: Geoff Harris & Gayna Johnson
Meet Geoff Harris and Gayna Johnson, hosts of our Spooky Woodland Walks.
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10 Sites to visit this Half Term
Make history at our sites this half-term. Here we've put together ten of the best sites to visit with the kids, from battle grounds and castle forts to country houses and coastal views.