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Historic England

From Roman ruins to Tudor towers, England boasts an unrivalled number of historic sites and heritage cities to visit. Feel thousands of years of history right at your fingertips and find museums, cathedrals, castles and cobblestones every step of the way.

See where the Romans roamed and take in the grandeur of historic houses , stately homes and castles . Learn how England’s industrial heritage revolutionised the country, or set out on foot for one of many historical walks in picturesque locations. 


Discover a different side to England

From historic river tours of Canterbury and a snapshot of Victoriana at Blists Hill to exploring Exeter's underground passages.

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Corfe Castle, Dorset; VisitBritain images;

Castles and stately homes

From the contemporary eccentricity of Longleat to medieval palaces and Tudor holiday homes.

Festival of History; VisitBritain images;

Roman England

Camp next to Hadrian's Wall, take part in a Roman dig at Vindolanda and explore Fishbourne Palace.

Ironbridge, Shropshire; VisitBritain images;

Industrial heritage

Discover the origins of the Industrial Revolution from Saltaire to the vision of Brunel.

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Use our interactive map to find places to visit, holiday ideas and Tourist Information Centres


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Historic Houses Association

Choose a property to visit from around 1500 historic houses, stately homes, castles and gardens...

Historic Houses Association