Explore the insides of the grand Belsay Hall, pop into the medieval castle, and lose yourself in 30-acres of incredible gardens at Belsay. Don't miss the new playground: a real treat for adventurous ...

Throughout the 19th century England was a Christian country. The only substantial non-Christian faith was Judaism: the number of Jews in Britain rose from 60,000 in 1880 to 300,000 by 1914, as a ...

Hild is a significant figure in the history of English Christianity. As the abbess of Whitby – a monastery for both men and women – she led one of the most important religious centres in the ...

Audley End was one of the greatest houses of early 17th-century England. Between about 1605 and 1614, Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk and Lord Treasurer to James I, took an earlier house created by ...

In AD 106, the Dacians (from modern-day Romania) were defeated by Emperor Trajan and the Roman Empire, following a series of brutal campaigns in about AD 100. Proud warriors who fought with their ...

The most modern and spine-chilling of English Heritage’s properties, the York Cold War Bunker uncovers the secret history of Britain’s Cold War. Enter the blast-proof doors and investigate the more ...

Find out more about England’s medieval monasteries, and uncover the stories of those who lived and prayed in them. The Tudor era witnessed the most sweeping religious changes in England since the ...

You might not be able to get out and visit our historic sites, but we’re still here to help you discover the best stories from England’s past. Across London over 900 plaques, on buildings humble and ...

For last-minute weekend breaks or a mid-week adventure, discover savings on our holiday cottages and wake up in the heart of history with English Heritage this summer. Bookings include free entry to ...

You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit. You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount. Tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time and stay ...

The Stonehenge audio guide is a popular way of learning more about Stonehenge and its builders. You can download the audio guide free in advance or while you're on ...

You can book online until the start of your chosen arrival time. Walk up tickets are also available to buy when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount. You can arrive within half an hour of your ...