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Places to Visit - East

From grand stately homes and spectacular castles to beautiful gardens and remarkable ruins, the East of England is packed with places to visit.

Audley End House and Gardens

Discover life above and below stairs

Wrest Park

The evolution of the English garden

Framlingham Castle

A centre of power in Tudor England

Highlights from the East of England

The East of England is filled with stunning stately homes, spectacular castles and beautiful gardens to discover. Opening times vary.

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Upcoming events in the East of England

We have events for visitors of all ages throughout the year. Book your tickets in advance and you can save up to 15% on your admission. 

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May Half Term

Start planning your May half-term with family adventures across our sites.

Join our exciting Mystery Missions, where young explorers can uncover clues, solve puzzles, and bring history to life.

At Stonehenge, you'll find a special Playhenge experience, packed with hands-on activities to keep kids entertained all day long.

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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 two bank holidays 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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Join English Heritage

Become a member today from £44 a year 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.

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  • Spotlight On Framlingham Castle

    Discover one of the best-preserved medieval castles in England. With its towers and curtain walls still standing proudly, you can explore almost 1,000 years of history.

  • Historic Gardens

    From Capability Brown's designs at Audley End to the rolling landscapes of Wrest Park, the East of England is home to some of our most beautiful gardens.

  • How to create a landscape garden like Capability Brown

    Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown is remembered for the radical changes he made to country estates in the mid-eighteenth century. But what makes a great landscape design?