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At the end of their first week on the road, we catch up with our 1066 warriors as they march from York to the Battle of Hastings for its 950th anniversary.
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Built as a defence against Scots raiders in the mid 14th century, this fine border castle fell to James IV’s invading Scots army in 1513, just before their catastrophic defeat at Flodden.
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Founded in the late 12th century, Bushmead Priory was home to a small community of Augustinian canons, It retains its impressive late 13th-century timber roof and rare medieval wall paintings.
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Bolsover Castle Rated Spookiest site by English Heritage staff
Staff survey reveals the charity’s top 10 spookiest sites across England
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During the First Civil War (1642–6), Jane Whorwood was a secret agent in the service of King Charles I. When the king was made a prisoner by Parliament, Jane was one of the key agents behind attempts to free him from captivity on the Isle of Wight, notably from Carisbrooke Castle, in 1648.
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The History of Walmer Castle's Gardens
Walmer Castle has over eight acres of gardens and woodland. The castle is the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, and over the years many who held that title left their mark on Walmer's landscape.
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History of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Thetford
This ruined church was part of a medieval monastery known as the Priory of the Holy Sepulchre, one of only six English houses of this small monastic order.
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With the input of teachers across the country, we’ve selected our Top 10 school trips to support your history study across key stages 1-3, with added benefits for maths, science, geography and literacy, too. With free access to all our properties when booked in advance, free planning visits and specially designed learning resources, we have all the tools you need to help you create the unique and memorable learning experiences for your class.