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Making history: How to rebuild the past using experimental archaeology
By testing out methods to build, make and even cook and eat things, archaeologists can try to work out how people lived in the past.
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Save our pudding! English Heritage warns the great British pud is on the decline
Homemade classic British puddings are on the verge of extinction. Once the staple of every family dinner, today only 2% of British households make a daily homemade pudding, according to new research. In a bid to halt the decline and reawaken interest in the long history of these foods, we are introducing new pudding-inspired ice cream flavours for visitors to our historic sites, as well as launching a recipe book filled with classic British bakes.
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Blue plaques have not always been round, or even blue. Find out more below about their design has evolved since the scheme began 150 years ago.
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Good Journey Discount terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for the Good Journey discount to entry at several English Heritage sites. The offer is valid until 31 March 2027.
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The Shelling of Scarborough in 1914
On Wednesday 16 December 1914, the inhabitants of Scarborough awoke to find a heavy mist hanging over their seaside town – and three German warships sailing rapidly towards them. The devastating attack that followed was the first time civilians had been targeted on English soil during the First World War.
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This summer we're bringing you a feel-good events and activities across our sites to celebrate the Great British Summer with family-fun activities. Experience great days out at English Heritage sites across the country with plenty of things to see and do.
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Explore the life and times of Mrs Avis Crocombe, head cook at Audley End House in the 1880s. Watch as Victorian recipes are brought to life through our popular YouTube series, The Victorian Way, and discover the reality of life below stairs at a Victorian country house.