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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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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 on the horizon, 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 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.

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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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