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Our picks this season
Top 5 things to do in June
It’s all going on at our historic places this month. Feel the power of medieval sportsmanship at our live jousts and knights’ tournaments, or for a more serene day out, join gardening experts for exclusive tours and demonstrations in our historic gardens.
Discover how you can explore England’s story this month, on our blog…
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Witness a real live joust
See knights speed on horseback, Roman soldiers battle in armour and medieval warriors in contests of skill and strength.
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Explore beautiful historic gardens
See England's most spectacular gardens and landscapes at their most vibrant throughout the summer months.
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Discover somewhere new
We're shining a spotlight on our favourite historic places, helping you to discover a new favourite on your doorstep.
Latest Episodes
How to Make Butter: The Victorian Way
Join Miss Fanny Cowley, the dairy maid, in the kitchens at Audley End House as she prepares a staple of the Victorian household: butter.
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Queen Victoria Inspired Makeup Tutorial
Fashion Historian Amber Butchart and Makeup Artist Rebecca Butterworth are at Osborne - Queen Victoria’s holiday home on the Isle of Wight. This time, they’re creating a Queen Victoria-inspired makeup look on Actor Hollie Hales.
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How to Make Gingerbread the Victorian Way
Today we're in for a real treat. Mrs Crocombe is making one of her favourite recipes - a cheap and delicious Gingerbread Cake.
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Podcast #10: The D-Day landings and Dover Castle
On the 75th anniversary of D-Day on Tuesday, 6 June 1944, we meet English Heritage’s senior properties historian Paul Pattison to discover the story of the Normandy landings, the other operations that fed into this turning point of the Second World War and how the iconic fortress of Dover Castle played its role.
Telling Tales
The Myth, Legend and Folklore of England
England’s history is interwoven with the threads of myth, legend and folklore. These stories shape our understanding of our past and our present.
Join us as we tell tales from England’s past and uncover the history behind them, from St George to sea-monsters, medieval ghosts and buried treasure.
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Tales from English Folklore #1: St Hilda and the Snakes
The first of our videos retelling England's folk tales focuses on St Hilda. Hear the tale of the humble abbess, said to have banished a plague of poisonous snakes from Whitby Abbey in the 7th century.
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The Map of Myth
Illustrated by artist Clive Hicks-Jenkins and brought to life by Gravitywell, our interactive map lets you explore the myths, legends and folktales of England in your web browser.
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Explore Telling Tales
Discover more about England's historic myth, legend and folklore on our main Telling Tales page.
Members' and visitors' handbook 2019
Each year we publish our Members' and Visitors' handbook to guide you through more than 400 historic places within our care.
The cover of this year’s handbook is a specially commissioned piece by David Mankin, a Cornwall-based artist who paints abstract landscapes. Called Passage, the painting is David's response to the iconic Tintagel Castle in Cornwall.
Discover the story behind our cover and discover the site that inspired his creation.
The handbook is free for members or £10.95 through our online shop.
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Blog: Interview with Cover Artist David Mankin
We caught up with David to discuss his art, his inspiration, and what it means to have his work on the cover of the handbook.
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Become a member
Not yet a member? Join us today and enjoy unlimited access to over 400 historic places for a whole year from £4 a month.
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Buy the handbook online
With a detailed listing of each site, split into regions for easy use, find opening times, transport links, facilities and the overall site history.
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Featuring places to go, walks and holidays away, plus all the latest events, it has everything you need to plan ahead and explore the past each month.
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Step into England’s story with our new weekly podcast.
Join presenter Charles Rowe as we bring the history of our sites to life with news, views and expert interviews.
Listen or downloadPlan a holiday in history
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