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Six Legendary Adventures This Summer
This summer, seek out adventure at England's historic places. Here's our pick of six extraordinary days out that will thrill the whole family — one a week throughout the summer holiday.
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Kids make history by 'taking over' Stonehenge this summer
For the first time in its 4,500-year-old history, children are invited to step inside the stone circle at Stonehenge and discover it without any grown-ups, as part of English Heritage's new Kids Takeover summer season.
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From Norman earthworks to mighty royal fortresses and from Cornwall to Northumberland, these castles and forts tell the turbulent and often surprising story of power, war and siege in England.
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Make the most of the warmer weather to enjoy our sites, from exploring country houses with beautiful historic gardens to historic hikes in the impressive landscapes of Hadrian's Wall country.
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Description of Kenilworth Castle
A description of the spectacular ruins of Kenilworth Castle, which reveal much of its medieval and Tudor past.
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A Brief History of Knights: Tournaments
Dr Charles Kightly explores the origins of medieval tournaments, how these daring and entertaining events developed over time, and how the platform they provided turned some knights into international celebrities.
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England has often been at the forefront of creating and codifying games and sports. Cricket, football, rugby, darts, badminton, boxing, table tennis, squash and even baseball all have English roots. In this article, sports historian Nigel à Brassard takes a closer look at seven stories from England’s sporting past.
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Eight-year-old appointed English Heritage's child executive officer
After a nationwide search involving hundreds of applicants, English Heritage has today appointed a CEO with a difference to help make the wishes of thousands of children come true this summer.
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Meet The Man Who Saved Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire is known for its links to Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, but less is known about the man responsible for keeping Kenilworth open to the public.
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Five minutes with Jigsaw the Donkey
Jigsaw the Donkey lives at Carisbrooke Castle with her friends Jill, Jack and Jimbob. She took time out her busy schedule to give us this interview!