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Things to do in Winter
Winter's when to make the most of historic places near you. It might be chilly out, but our special historic places are at their most tranquil. Explore historic castles and gardens without the crowds, enjoy festive events, or warm up with one of our favourite Victorian recipes.
Whether you need ideas for delightful days out or a cosy day in, here's all the inspiration you need to have a great time this winter.
Find out moreChristmas
We've put together our favourite gift ideas, Christmas crafts and festive events for you to explore. Whether you're into festive light shows, want to try your hand at wreath making, or fancy meeting Father Christmas, we're making this season magical for the whole family.
Find out MoreMillion and More Appeal
More than 85% of our collections are protected within stores across the country, that's more than a million historic objects. Every piece in our collections tells a story about England's past and helps us to understand our present. We care for these objects to safeguard the stories that define who we are and to ensure they last for future generations.
We urgently need your help to protect these stories and stop them being lost forever.
Donate todayNew at Dover Castle
We’ve been working on a major new attraction at Dover castle. The new experience, Dover Castle Under Siege, tells the story of the castle’s most challenging times through exciting new interactive activities, a play area and re-imagined underground tunnels.
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