South East

Visit - South East

From the most famous date in English history at Battle Abbey to Dover Castle's darkly atmospheric secret wartime tunnels, English Heritage in the South East offers so many great places to visit.

Dover Castle, Kent

England's greatest fortress

1066 Battle Abbey, East Sussex

England’s most famous battlefield

Osborne, Isle of Wight

Victoria and Albert's seaside palace

Highlights from the South East

From beautiful gardens to exciting castles, there's something for everyone in the South East. 

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Upcoming events in the South East

We have events for visitors of all ages throughout the year. Book your tickets in advance and you can save up to 15% on your admission.

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Days out this Autumn

Autumn’s the perfect time to take a closer look at historic sites, with the colours of trees changing and the sun getting lower in the sky.

Whether you’re looking for autumnal days out, the perfect historical place to visit or beautiful gardens to enjoy a seasonal walk, there’s plenty to discover.

Plan your autumn days out
Father Christmas gives out presents to two children in the Gatehouse at Kenilworth Castle.

Plan your Christmas Days Out

Unwrap history this Christmas and enjoy a magical day out.

Whether you're starting a new tradition or reliving an old favourite, you'll find plenty of seasonal cheer and things to do this Christmas.

Take the kids to meet Father Christmas, enjoy Festive Fun in beautiful historic surroundings and follow the Walking with The Snowman™ Trail.

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It's Black Friday at English Heritage! Get 25% off an annual membership while you can.

From exploring Stonehenge and Whitby Abbey to finding out about the legends of Tintagel Castle, discover over 400 historic places with an English Heritage membership. Enjoy unlimited visits, free entry for kids, hundreds of events and a range of partner discounts.

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Stay in the South East

Make your holiday historic by staying in one of our holiday cottages. As well as sleeping where history actually happened, you get exclusive out of hours access to the site. Our cottages also make the perfect base to explore the surrounding area. 

We have holiday cottages at Battle Abbey, Carisbrooke Castle, Dover Castle, Osborne and Walmer Castle and Gardens.  

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South East England Travel

  • A Weekend in Kent

    Home to some of the most impressive historic sites in the country, the 'Garden of England' offers award-winning beaches, seaside towns, ancient marshes and the famous white chalk cliffs. Perfect to explore on a short break.

  • Walking Guide: Dover to Deal via Walmer

    This 10 mile walk offers panoramic views of the English Channel. Three mighty coastal forts stand on the route, from the medieval "Key to England" at Dover to Henry VIII's defences of Walmer and Deal.

  • Spotlight On Osborne

    Open the doors to the once private world of Queen Victoria and her family at Osborne. Victoria’s holiday home remains largely untouched, providing intimate details of royal life during the 19th century.