Discover England's Magna Carta
2015 marks the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Great Charter, and is the perfect time to uncover the history behind its creation and its impact on democracy. See the last surviving copies of the Magna Carta on display at Lincoln Castle and Salisbury Cathedral where you can explore its legacy on an English heritage break; witness a re-enactment of the battle that resulted in the drawing up of the Magna Carta at Hedingham Castle in Essex, and watch a flotilla of 200 boats sail along the River Thames to mark this historic anniversary.
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Explore the Medieval walls of Lincoln Castle
With stunning city views and 1,000 years of history to take in, a walk around Lincoln Castle’s medieval walls is an unforgettable experience.
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Feed your soul at the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey
Medieval monks chose a serene valley in the North York Moors National Park to establish an abbey that became the richest and most powerful in England.
Location: Helmsley, North Yorkshire
Unlock Kent's Magna Carta secrets
Celebrate historic England and mark the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta by exploring Kent’s weird and wonderful connections to the great charter.
Location: Canterbury, Kent
