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The North of England

Filled with castles, picturesque abbeys and iconic monuments, here’s how you can make the most of your trip up north.

Hadrian's Wall

Epic adventures at the edge of an empire

Whitby Abbey

Sink your teeth into a great day out

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

Explore the dramatic quarry garden

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Join us this Easter

Make your own history with us this Easter. Join in with The Big Brick Build, take part in a rewarding adventure quest, or just enjoy a great-value family day out.

Plan your Easter adventure
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Join English Heritage - Get 25% off

Become a member today and enjoy a host of benefits including free entry for you and up to six kids.

For a limited time only, get 25% off annual membership when you join between 25 March and 8 April 2026.

Simply use the code EASTER26 when you sign up.

Join today

Your Places Appeal

Over 300 of our treasured sites are free to enter. They're open to everybody, no matter their means. But free to enter doesn't mean free to maintain. It costs over £4.2 million a year to care for these special places - and that's why we need your help. 

Please donate to our appeal today to help protect them for tomorrow.

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