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Visit - North West

With spectacular scenery, commanding castles and a magnificent Roman wall, there is plenty to discover in the North West of England.

Hadrian's Wall

An epic World Heritage Site

Beeston Castle

The 'Castle of the Rock'

Carlisle Castle

The most besieged castle in England

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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

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.

Plan your May Half Term
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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.

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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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