History never looked so good
Spring is in full swing, and history's never looked so good. With lush lawns, bright green woodlands and beautiful blooming gardens, now's the perfect time to plan your next spectacular springtime adventure.
With a bank holiday weekend and May half-term coming up, start planning now to make the most of the extra days away from the everyday.
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When it's scone, it's scone!
Get a scone for only £1 when bought with any hot drink in our cafés.
Terms and conditions: Does not include cream tea. Fruit/cheese scones only - no special/seasonal products. Excludes Stonehenge, Jewel Tower, Marble Hill and Kenwood. Available on all hot drinks. Limited time only from Saturday 9 May to Sunday 14 June 2026. Not available in conjunction with any other offers. Subject to availability.
Explore a historic garden this Spring
A highlight in any season, but partciularly between May and June. Visit a historic garden and see how the landscape explodes with colour and life as the days get warmer and brighter.
Find a garden to exploreEvening garden tours
Join our gardening teams for tours of beautiful historic gardens in the early evening when they're closed to the public.
Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire – Thu 11 Jun
Audley End House and Gardens, Essex - Thu 18 Jun
Boscobel House and The Royal Oak, Shropshire - Thu 18 Jun
Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kent – Tue 30 Jun
Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens, North Yorkshire - Wed 1 Jul
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, South Yorkshire - Thu 15 Jul
Witley Court and Gardens, Worcestershire – Sat 15 Aug
Discover Gardens stories
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Queen Victoria's favourite flowers
Osborne's head gardener Toby Beasley discovers Queen Victoria's favourite flowers at her palatial holiday home, Osborne on the Isle of Wight.
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Seven garden features that trick the senses
Discover garden features that impress and surprise and find out where you can see them for yourself today.
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Eleven iconic trees at English Heritage sites
Curator Emily Parker explores how through the trees at our sites, we can tell stories of royal secrets, family life and changing fortunes.
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Kitchen gardens
Find out about some of the most interesting kitchen gardens at some of our historic sites.
May half-term
Looking for ideas for family days out for May half-term? Join us in the holidays to help us track down a top-secret message in our Mystery Missions at historic sites across the country.
If you're heading to Stonehenge, look out for the special Playhenge events, where children can build an adventure playground using real tools and materials.
Plan your May half-termMembers' Week
As a special thank-you to our members, we'll have free events taking place across the country between Saturday 23 and Sunday 31 May 2026. Find out more and book here or become a member today.
Members' Week is supported by Riviera Travel.
Plan your spring bank holiday weekend
Plan a short break or long weekend away with our regional travel guides, and get inspired with our walking and cycling guides, designed to help you take in multiple nearby sites in one day.
You can also discover the best places for kids, gardens and walks as voted for by our members.
Plan your spring bank holiday weekendJoin English Heritage
Become a member today and enjoy a year of unforgettable days out with 20% off membership for a limited time.
Use code MAY20 by Saturday 31 May and enjoy a host of benefits including free unlimited entry for you and up to six kids to over 400 historic sites including Stonehenge, Dover Castle and Hadrian's Wall.
Join today
