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Sites to visit in the South East
From the iconic Dover Castle situated on the White Cliffs of Dover, to the most famous battlefield in England at 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, there are a multiple sites in the South East to explore as part of a free self-led visit with your class.
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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.
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Battle Abbey Collection Highlights
Battle Abbey's collection holds some intriguing objects that help tell its 900-year story and shed light on the daily life of the medieval monks.
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Launceston Castle dates from the early years of the Norman Conquest, with construction beginning in 1068. Sitting on a high hill overlooking the surrounding area, it was a symbol of Norman power and served as a reminder of the authority of the Earls of Cornwall, and from the 1300s, the Dukes of Cornwall. In the mid-thirteenth century it was remodelled by Richard, Earl of Cornwall. Over its history, the castle has been an administrative centre, a prison and even a pleasure garden. It was also one of several sites used by U.S. forces during World War II. Use our suggested activities and resources to better understand the story of Launceston Castle.
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10 ways of keeping warm through history
As winter bites and we start putting on those extra layers, you might wonder how our ancestors coped before the modern invention of central heating.
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A history of Stonehenge, explaining how the prehistoric monument developed from an early henge into its final form, as well as its later history.
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Stonehenge Collection Highlights
Highlights frorm the objects on permanent display at Stonehenge
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Dunkirk 1940: The Making of the Miracle
This year we’re marking 80 years since the incredible rescue of British Army from Dunkirk. Coordinated from secret tunnels beneath Dover Castle in May 1940, discover the rescue, codenamed Operation Dynamo, and find out how you can join in the commemorations from your home.