Heritage breaks in spring
With heritage attractions that include awe-inspiring cathedrals, stately homes, Tudor towns and Roman ruins scattered across coast and countryside, England is one giant floating artefact. Why not while away the hours admiring the eccentric décor of a Jacobean stately home or head underneath an ancient cathedral to discover 2000 years of history before admiring ‘England’s Sistine Chapel’. Take to the seas aboard a grand battle ship or walk through a perfectly-preserved Tudor town, visiting the landmarks that shaped our greatest playwright.
Spend the night in Peverell's Tower
Pack your suitcase for a hair-raising and luxurious stay in Dover Castle’s former prison tower.
Location: Dover, Kent
Discover the gruesome past of Leicester's Guildhall
One of the oldest civic buildings in the country, Leicester’s Guildhall stands beside Leicester Cathedral and has many gruesome stories to tell.
Location: Leicester
Paranormal experiences at Tudor House and Garden
Wonder what life was like during Henry VIII’s reign? Step in to the past in an ancient Southampton home.
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Discover spooky tunnels at the Royal Armouries Fort Nelson
Hear the echoes as you head deep into the dark tunnels of this unique Victorian Fort, poised for attack from a French invasion.
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Walk in Roman footsteps at Arbeia Roman Fort
Britain’s biggest and best reconstruction of a Roman fort is the perfect place to immerse yourself in an ancient way of life.
Location: South Shields, South Tyneside
Encounter an Elizabethan legacy in Warwickshire
Discover 900 years of English history at Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, a vast medieval fortress and spectacular castle ruins.
Location: Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Experience life the Shakespearian way
Visit the historic attractions of Shakespeare’s England and see the places that played a role in the playwright’s life.
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Discover the majestic Warwick Castle
Explore the spooky towers and frightening dungeons at Warwick Castle, and uncover its gruesome past spanning over 1100 years.
Location: Warwick, Warwickshire
How did the leopard get his spots? Visit Rudyard Kipling’s home
Explore Bateman's, the 17th century home of the Jungle Book and The Just So Stories author, nestled in the leafy Sussex Weald.
Location: Burwash, East Sussex
Explore a most regal romantic setting
The charming Sandringham House is a surprisingly warm and welcoming country house, open to the public from April to October.
Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk
Take a step back in time in Southsea
From the Tudor ramparts of Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, to The D-Day Story, there's plenty of Portsmouth’s heritage for you to explore in the seaside town of Southsea.
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Go on a tour of Oxford University
A host of famous alumni and one... Harry Potter?
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Witness Northumberland’s violent history at its coastal castles
The Northumberland coastline is strewn with castles and time-ravaged ruins, providing great insight into the county's turbulent past.
Location: Craster and Warkworth, Northumberland
Walk in the footsteps of Romans at Chedworth Roman Villa
Discover 4th-century Roman England at Chedworth.
Location: Fossebridge, Gloucestershire
Step into the magical world of JRR Tolkien
Celebrate this great literary mind by exploring his childhood haunts, the inspiration for literary classics Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Discover 400 years of Warwick’s great history
Explore the wonders of a Jacobean mansion, and learn about the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers.
Location: Warwick, Warwickshire
Explore the Norman fortress of Richmond Castle
Built to subdue the unruly North of England, Richmond Castle sits against the stunning backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales.
Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire
Visit the impressive Nunney Castle
Step back in time and experience life as it was at this moated, 14th-century castle.
Location: Nunney, Somerset
Uncover Blackpool’s Victorian heritage and charm
Explore the Winter Gardens innate beauty and enjoy afternoon tea in the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Discover where the 18th century’s greatest minds would meet
This lavish Georgian house in Birmingham was once the home of the industrialist and entrepreneur Matthew Boulton, leading member of the Lunar Society.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Delve into Durham’s historic treasure troves
Step back in time and admire world-class art at captivating castles and manor houses across the county.
Location: Vale of Durham / Durham Dales
